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Holad Family History

Holad Surname 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: Hoad, Hold, Holan, Hlad, Hood, Bold, Gold, Holland, Boland, Holm

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Where is the Holad family from?

You can see how Holad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holad family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Holad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Holad families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Holad's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Holad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Holad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holad 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Holad. 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 9 military records available for the last name Holad. For the veterans among your Holad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holad lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Holad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Holad in 1967 was 79, and 76 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holad ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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