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Holiner Family History

Holiner 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, Horner, Holmer, Hollier, Holter, Hoffner, Holler

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Where is the Holiner family from?

You can see how Holiner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holiner family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Holiner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 3 Holiner families living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Holiner's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Holiner families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holiner 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 Holiner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Holiner. 34% of Holiner men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Accountant
    34%

What Holiner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Holiner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holiner 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Holiner. 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 54 military records available for the last name Holiner. For the veterans among your Holiner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holiner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Holiner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Holiner in 1964 was 76, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holiner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holiner 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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