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Holcom Family History

Holcom 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: Holcomb, Holm, Holton, Morcom, Bollom, Balcom, Holck, Holum, Folsom

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Where is the Holcom family from?

You can see how Holcom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holcom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Holcom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Holcom families living in Warwickshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Holcom's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Holcom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holcom 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 Holcom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holcom. 39% of Holcom men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Holcom women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holcom were Attendant and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Seaman
    10%
  • Attendant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Servant
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%

What Holcom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Holcom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holcom 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Holcom. 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 497 military records available for the last name Holcom. For the veterans among your Holcom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holcom lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Holcom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Holcom in 1952 was 27, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holcom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holcom 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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