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Holdridge Name Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Aldridge .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Doddridge, Holdredge, Waldridge, Sandridge, Herridge, Aldridge

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Where is the Holdridge family from?

You can see how Holdridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holdridge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Holdridge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Holdridge families living in Alberta. This was about 33% of all the recorded Holdridge's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Holdridge families in 1911.
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What did your Holdridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holdridge. 22% of Holdridge men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Holdridge women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holdridge were Mechanic and Stenographer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Stenographer
    8%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Holdridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holdridge 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 805 immigration records available for the last name Holdridge. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Holdridge. For the veterans among your Holdridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holdridge lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Holdridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Holdridge in 1955 was 45, and 74 in 2004.

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