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Holcy Family History

Holcy Surname 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: Holly, Holck, Holy, Holby, Holey, Volcy, Holm, Holme, Howley, Hole

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Where is the Holcy family from?

You can see how Holcy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holcy family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Holcy families living in Alabama. This was about 44% of all the recorded Holcy's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Holcy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holcy 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 Holcy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holcy. 100% of Holcy men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Holcy women worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Holcy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Holcy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holcy 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Holcy. 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 20 military records available for the last name Holcy. For the veterans among your Holcy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holcy lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Holcy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Holcy in 1971 was 99, and 105 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holcy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holcy 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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