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Holin Family History

Holin 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: Helin, Polin, Molin, Hulin, Olin, Dolin, Holien, Holan, Wolin, Rolin

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Where is the Holin family from?

You can see how Holin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Holin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Holin families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Holin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Holin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holin 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 Holin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Holin. 100% of Holin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Holin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holin 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 986 immigration records available for the last name Holin. 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 285 military records available for the last name Holin. For the veterans among your Holin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holin lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Holin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Holin in 1944 was 68, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holin 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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