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Holaman Family History

Holaman 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: Holdman, Holman, Holzman, Hollman, Holoman, Holsman, Holeman, Holtman

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Where is the Holaman family from?

You can see how Holaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holaman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Holaman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Holaman families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Holaman's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Holaman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holaman 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 340 census records available for the last name Holaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holaman 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Holaman. 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 Holaman. For the veterans among your Holaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holaman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Holaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Holaman in 1966 was 74, and 78 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holaman 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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