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Holmis Family History

Holmis 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, Hollis, Holms, Holm, Holme, Holmer, Solis, Molis, Holman

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Where is the Holmis family from?

You can see how Holmis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holmis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Holmis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Holmis family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Holmis's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Holmis families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Holmis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holmis 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Holmis. 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 Holmis. For the veterans among your Holmis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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