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Holferty Family History

Holferty 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: Halferty, Hilferty, Holderby, Holbert, Hoffert, Wolfert, Hoefert

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Where is the Holferty family from?

You can see how Holferty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holferty family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holferty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Holferty family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Holferty's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Holferty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holferty 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 113 census records available for the last name Holferty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holferty 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Holferty. 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 6 military records available for the last name Holferty. For the veterans among your Holferty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holferty lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1988, in the United States, Holferty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Holferty in 1968 was 44, and 84 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holferty 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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