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Holderman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Holdermann:: variant of Holder nickname for someone in a relationship of loyalty or obligation from Middle High German holde ‘friend servant’.

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


Similar surnames: Holdeman, Holterman, Hinderman, Helderman, Halderman, Kolterman

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Where is the Holderman family from?

You can see how Holderman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holderman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Holderman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Holderman families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Holderman's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Holderman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holderman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Holderman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holderman. 21% of Holderman men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Holderman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holderman were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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
    15%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Waitress
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Holderman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holderman 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 385 immigration records available for the last name Holderman. 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 Holderman. For the veterans among your Holderman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holderman lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Holderman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Holderman in 1952 was 46, and 77 in 2004.

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