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Holmesly Family History

Holmesly 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: Holmes, Hoesly, Homesley, Holme, Holmer, Holly, Holderby, Holness

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Where is the Holmesly family from?

You can see how Holmesly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holmesly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holmesly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Holmesly families living in Tennessee. This was about 50% of all the recorded Holmesly's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Holmesly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holmesly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Holmesly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holmesly 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Holmesly. 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 21 military records available for the last name Holmesly. For the veterans among your Holmesly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holmesly lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Holmesly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Holmesly in 1977 was 90, and 28 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holmesly 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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