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Holmann Family History

Holmann 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: Holman, Holzmann, Homann, Hormann, Hollmann, Hofmann, Hohmann

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Where is the Holmann family from?

You can see how Holmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Holmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Holmann families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Holmann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Holmann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holmann 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 Holmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holmann. 48% of Holmann men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Holmann women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holmann were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Plumber
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Holmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Holmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holmann 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 488 immigration records available for the last name Holmann. 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 366 military records available for the last name Holmann. For the veterans among your Holmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holmann lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1989, in the United States, Holmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Holmann in 1972 was 78, and 76 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holmann 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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