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Holroy Family History

Holroy 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: Holroyd, Holton, Molloy, Holly, Conroy, Mulroy, Holy, Holtrop, Holtby

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Where is the Holroy family from?

You can see how Holroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holroy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Holroy families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Holroy family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Holroy's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Holroy families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Holroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holroy 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Holroy. 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 8 military records available for the last name Holroy. For the veterans among your Holroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holroy lifespan?

Average Holroy life expectancy in 1991 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holroy 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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