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Hoolmes Family History

Hoolmes 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: Holmes, Holme, Holmer, Hooley, Hilmes, Holmen, Hoole, Hoopes, Coomes

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Where is the Hoolmes family from?

You can see how Hoolmes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoolmes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Hoolmes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Hoolmes families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoolmes's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Hoolmes families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Hoolmes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoolmes 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hoolmes. 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 Hoolmes. For the veterans among your Hoolmes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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