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Holey Family History

Holey Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Holley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Holey family from?

You can see how Holey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Holey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 138 Holey families living in Yorkshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Holey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Holey families in 1891.
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What did your Holey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Holey. 43% of Holey men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Holey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holey were Journeyman Bricklayer and Hairdresser.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Farm Carter
    29%
  • Journeyman Bricklayer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Hairdresser
    4%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Holey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Holey. 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 929 military records available for the last name Holey. For the veterans among your Holey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holey lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Holey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Holey in 1953 was 41, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holey 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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