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Holvoet Family History

Holvoet 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: Hovet, Horvat, Holder, Holton, Holme, Hole, Holyoak, Holten, Holmer

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Where is the Holvoet family from?

You can see how Holvoet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holvoet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Holvoet family living in Colorado. This was about 33% of all the recorded Holvoet's in USA. Colorado and 2 other states had the highest population of Holvoet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holvoet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Holvoet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Holvoet. 100% of Holvoet men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Holvoet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Holvoet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holvoet 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Holvoet. 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 43 military records available for the last name Holvoet. For the veterans among your Holvoet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holvoet lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Holvoet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Holvoet in 1963 was 77, and 88 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holvoet 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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