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Holnick Family History

Holnick 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: Honick, Rolnick, Hollick, Hornick, Holick, Hornik, Howick, Kornick

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Where is the Holnick family from?

You can see how Holnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holnick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Holnick families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Holnick's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Holnick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holnick 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 28 census records available for the last name Holnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holnick 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Holnick. 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 26 military records available for the last name Holnick. For the veterans among your Holnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holnick lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Holnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Holnick in 1984 was 71, and 73 in 2002.

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