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Holgoin Family History

Holgoin 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: Holguin, Holton, Hollon, Holbein, Dolgin, Olgin, Olguin, Hodgin

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Where is the Holgoin family from?

You can see how Holgoin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holgoin family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Holgoin families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Holgoin's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Holgoin families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Holgoin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holgoin 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Holgoin. 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 2 military records available for the last name Holgoin. For the veterans among your Holgoin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holgoin lifespan?

Average Holgoin life expectancy in 1985 was 25 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holgoin 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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