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Holmans Family History

Holmans Surname Meaning

variant of Holman with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Holmans family from?

You can see how Holmans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holmans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Holmans families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 56 Holmans families living in Kent. This was about 66% of all the recorded Holmans's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Holmans families in 1891.
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What did your Holmans ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Holmans. 58% of Holmans men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Holmans 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    58%
  • Cowman
    43%

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 Holmans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holmans 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Holmans. 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 885 military records available for the last name Holmans. For the veterans among your Holmans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holmans lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Holmans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Holmans in 1961 was 55, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holmans 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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