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Holem Family History

Holem 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: Holm, Hole, Holen, Hoem, Holum, Solem, Holzem, Holec, Holey, Holes

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Where is the Holem family from?

You can see how Holem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holem family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Holem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Holem families living in Derbyshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Holem's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Holem families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holem 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 Holem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holem. 100% of Holem men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Holem women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Holem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Holem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holem 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Holem. 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 117 military records available for the last name Holem. For the veterans among your Holem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holem lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Holem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Holem in 1951 was 48, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holem 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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