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Underholt Family History

Underholt Name 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: Underhill, Aderholt, Underwood, Overholt, Osterholt, Underdown

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Where is the Underholt family from?

You can see how Underholt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Underholt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Underholt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Underholt families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Underholt's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Underholt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Underholt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Underholt ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Underholt ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Underholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Underholt 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Underholt. 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 10 military records available for the last name Underholt. For the veterans among your Underholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Underholt lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1992, in the United States, Underholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Underholt in 1973 was 62, and 74 in 1992.

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