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Hollidy Family History

Hollidy 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: Holliday, Hollier, Holly, Halliday, Holladay, Hollis, Holling, Holley

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Where is the Hollidy family from?

You can see how Hollidy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollidy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hollidy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hollidy family living in Warwickshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hollidy's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Hollidy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hollidy 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 Hollidy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hollidy. 100% of Hollidy 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%

What Hollidy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 704 census records available for the last name Hollidy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollidy 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Hollidy. 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 56 military records available for the last name Hollidy. For the veterans among your Hollidy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollidy lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Hollidy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hollidy in 1978 was 84, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hollidy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hollidy 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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