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Holyman Family History

Holyman Surname Meaning

for a devout person from Middle English holi ‘holy’ + man.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Holyman family from?

You can see how Holyman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holyman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Holyman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Holyman families living in Surrey. This was about 24% of all the recorded Holyman's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Holyman families in 1891.
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What did your Holyman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Holyman. 34% of Holyman men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Holyman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holyman were Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Miner Above Heavy Worker
    34%
  • Bricklayer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    15%
  • House Wife
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Holyman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holyman 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 387 immigration records available for the last name Holyman. 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 132 military records available for the last name Holyman. For the veterans among your Holyman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holyman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Holyman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Holyman in 1969 was 85, and 42 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holyman 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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