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Holliman Family History

Holliman Surname Meaning

English: variant of Holloman.

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


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Where is the Holliman family from?

You can see how Holliman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holliman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Holliman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 85 Holliman families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Holliman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Holliman families in 1891.
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What did your Holliman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Holliman. 40% of Holliman men worked as a Gardener and 77% of Holliman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holliman were Railway Clerk and Domestic Worker.

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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

  • Gardener
    40%
  • Builders Labourer
    20%
  • Incapacitated
    20%
  • Railway Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Worker
    4%

What Holliman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Holliman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holliman 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 522 immigration records available for the last name Holliman. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Holliman. For the veterans among your Holliman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holliman lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Holliman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Holliman in 1946 was 50, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holliman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holliman 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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