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Holdren Family History

Holdren Surname Meaning

English: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Holdren family from?

You can see how Holdren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holdren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Holdren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Holdren family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Holdren's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Holdren families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holdren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Holdren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holdren. 21% of Holdren men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Holdren women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holdren were Clerk and Waitress.

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Cook
    11%
  • Waitress
    7%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Holdren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holdren 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Holdren. 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 Holdren. For the veterans among your Holdren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holdren lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Holdren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Holdren in 1945 was 22, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holdren

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holdren 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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