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Holcey Family History

Holcey 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: Holley, Holsey, Holey, Halley, Holder, Holme, Dolney, Howley, Hole

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Where is the Holcey family from?

You can see how Holcey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holcey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Holcey family living in Buckinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Holcey's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Holcey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holcey 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 Holcey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Holcey. 100% of Holcey men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Holcey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Holcey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holcey 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Holcey. 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 Holcey. For the veterans among your Holcey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holcey lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Holcey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Holcey in 1959 was 42, and 51 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holcey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holcey 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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