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Holderbaum Family History

Holderbaum Surname Meaning

German: topographic name for someone who lived by an elder bush, a variant of Holder 1 with the addition of Middle High German boum ‘tree’.

(see Holder Baum).

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


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Where is the Holderbaum family from?

You can see how Holderbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holderbaum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Holderbaum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Holderbaum family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Holderbaum's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Holderbaum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holderbaum 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 Holderbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holderbaum. 18% of Holderbaum men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Holderbaum women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holderbaum were Salesman and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Holderbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holderbaum 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Holderbaum. 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 440 military records available for the last name Holderbaum. For the veterans among your Holderbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holderbaum lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Holderbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Holderbaum in 1955 was 39, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holderbaum 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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