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Holyan Family History

Holyan 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: Holan, Holman, Holtan, Holian, Hollan, Holland, Holton, Holyoak

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Where is the Holyan family from?

You can see how Holyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holyan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holyan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Holyan families living in Rhode Island. This was about 75% of all the recorded Holyan's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Holyan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holyan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Holyan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Holyan. 50% of Holyan men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Holyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holyan 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Holyan. 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 Holyan. For the veterans among your Holyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holyan lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2000, in the United States, Holyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Holyan in 1954 was 37, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holyan 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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