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Holness Family History

Holness Surname Meaning

English (Kent): habitational name from a lost Holmherst in Smarden (Kent)from Old English holegn ‘holly’ + hyrst ‘hillock copse’.

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


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Where is the Holness family from?

You can see how Holness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holness family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Holness families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 332 Holness families living in Kent. This was about 60% of all the recorded Holness's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Holness families in 1891.
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What did your Holness 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 Holness. 15% of Holness men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Holness women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holness were Bricklayer (builder) and Housewife.

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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
    15%
  • Cowman
    10%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    8%
  • Bricklayer (builder)
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Holness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holness 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Holness. 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 755 military records available for the last name Holness. For the veterans among your Holness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holness lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Holness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Holness in 1962 was 78, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holness 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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