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Holyfield Family History

Holyfield Name Meaning

English: variant of Hollifield .

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


Similar surnames: Holifield, Hollyfield, Hollifield, Hosfield, Horsfield, Belfield

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Where is the Holyfield family from?

You can see how Holyfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holyfield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Holyfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 44 Holyfield families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Holyfield's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Holyfield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holyfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Holyfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Holyfield. 100% of Holyfield men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 100% of Holyfield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Holyfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holyfield 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Holyfield. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Holyfield. For the veterans among your Holyfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holyfield lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Holyfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Holyfield in 1954 was 47, and 73 in 2004.

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