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Hollfelder Family History

Hollfelder 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: Hollender, Hollander, Goldfeder, Hullender, Helder, Holder, Hollier

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Where is the Hollfelder family from?

You can see how Hollfelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollfelder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hollfelder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Hollfelder families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hollfelder's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hollfelder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hollfelder 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 Hollfelder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hollfelder. 25% of Hollfelder men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%

What Hollfelder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 843 census records available for the last name Hollfelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollfelder 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Hollfelder. 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 919 military records available for the last name Hollfelder. For the veterans among your Hollfelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollfelder lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hollfelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hollfelder in 1963 was 32, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hollfelder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hollfelder 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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