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Holye Family History

Holye 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: Holme, Hole, Holte, Holle, Holy, Hoye, Hale, Halse, Mole, House

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Where is the Holye family from?

You can see how Holye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holye family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Holye families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Holye families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Holye's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Holye families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holye 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 142 census records available for the last name Holye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holye 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Holye. 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 Holye. For the veterans among your Holye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holye lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1988, in the United States, Holye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Holye in 1976 was 82, and 62 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holye 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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