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Holkins Family History

Holkins 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: Hopkins, Hoskins, Folkins, Hollins, Hawkins, Filkins, Hoskin, Collins

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Where is the Holkins family from?

You can see how Holkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Holkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Holkins family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Holkins's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Holkins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holkins 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 Holkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Holkins. 100% of Holkins women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 552 census records available for the last name Holkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holkins 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Holkins. 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 49 military records available for the last name Holkins. For the veterans among your Holkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holkins lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Holkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Holkins in 1964 was 86, and 61 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holkins 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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