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Holdmann Family History

Holdmann Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Holdman, Holzmann, Hollmann, Goldmann, Holtmann, Hoffmann, Bollmann

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Where is the Holdmann family from?

You can see how Holdmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holdmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holdmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Holdmann families living in New York. This was about 77% of all the recorded Holdmann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Holdmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holdmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Holdmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holdmann. 50% of Holdmann men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Holdmann women worked as a Salesgirl. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Truck Driver Helper
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    100%
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Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Holdmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holdmann census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 180 immigration records available for the last name Holdmann. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 68 military records available for the last name Holdmann. For the veterans among your Holdmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holdmann lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Holdmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Holdmann in 1966 was 79, and 67 in 2002.

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