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Holfus Family History

Holfus 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: Holmes, Holub, Holum, Hollis, Hoefs, Bolus, Hofius, Polus, Helmus

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Holfus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holfus 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Holfus. 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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There are 17 military records available for the last name Holfus. For the veterans among your Holfus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holfus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Holfus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Holfus in 1965 was 66, and 72 in 1997.

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