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Holnes Family History

Holnes 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: Holmes, Holness, Hoenes, Holes, Holder, Hone, Holme, Dolney, Toles

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Where is the Holnes family from?

You can see how Holnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holnes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Holnes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Holnes families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Holnes's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Holnes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holnes 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 Holnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Holnes. 81% of Holnes 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
    81%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Domestic Help
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Holnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holnes 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 613 immigration records available for the last name Holnes. 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 311 military records available for the last name Holnes. For the veterans among your Holnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holnes lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Holnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Holnes in 1971 was 62, and 70 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holnes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holnes 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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