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Holdt Family History

Holdt Surname Meaning

North German: topographic name from Middle Low German holt ‘small wood’. Danish and Norwegian: variant of Holt.

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


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Where is the Holdt family from?

You can see how Holdt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holdt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Holdt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Holdt families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Holdt's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Holdt families in 1911.
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What did your Holdt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holdt. 27% of Holdt men worked as a Farmer and 46% of Holdt women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holdt were Mechanic and Housework.

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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
    27%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    46%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Housework
    19%

What Holdt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Holdt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holdt 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Holdt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Holdt. For the veterans among your Holdt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holdt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Holdt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Holdt in 1964 was 72, and 44 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holdt 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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