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Holmesley Family History

Holmesley 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: Homesley, Hemsley, Holmes, Walmsley, Horsley, Hoesly, Hesley, Hosley

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Where is the Holmesley family from?

You can see how Holmesley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holmesley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holmesley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Holmesley families living in Texas. This was about 93% of all the recorded Holmesley's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Holmesley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holmesley 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 Holmesley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Holmesley. 100% of Holmesley men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Holmesley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Holmesley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holmesley 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Holmesley. 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 68 military records available for the last name Holmesley. For the veterans among your Holmesley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holmesley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Holmesley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Holmesley in 1963 was 66, and 55 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holmesley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holmesley 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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