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Holins Family History

Holins 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: Hollins, Solis, Holmes, Helin, Lins, Hopkins, Polin, Molin, Hulin

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Where is the Holins family from?

You can see how Holins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Holins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Holins family living in Cumberland. This was about 25% of all the recorded Holins's in United Kingdom. Cumberland and 3 other counties had the highest population of Holins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holins 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 Holins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Holins. 100% of Holins 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 718 census records available for the last name Holins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holins 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Holins. 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 54 military records available for the last name Holins. For the veterans among your Holins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holins lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Holins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Holins in 1973 was 69, and 43 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holins 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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