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Holeman Family History

Holeman Surname Meaning

English (London): variant of Holman. Possibly also an Americanized form of Dutch Holman.

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


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Where is the Holeman family from?

You can see how Holeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Holeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 41 Holeman families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Holeman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Holeman families in 1891.
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What did your Holeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Holeman. 100% of Holeman 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Holeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holeman 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 751 immigration records available for the last name Holeman. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Holeman. For the veterans among your Holeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holeman lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Holeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Holeman in 1947 was 40, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holeman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holeman 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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