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Holifer Family History

Holifer 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: Oliver, Holder, Holmer, Hollier, Holter, Wolfer, Holler, Holien

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Where is the Holifer family from?

You can see how Holifer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holifer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Holifer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Holifer families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Holifer's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Holifer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holifer 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 Holifer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Holifer. 50% of Holifer men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

What Holifer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Holifer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holifer 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Holifer. 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 16 military records available for the last name Holifer. For the veterans among your Holifer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holifer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Holifer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Holifer in 1962 was 72, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holifer 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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