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Holomon Family History

Holomon 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: Solomon, Holoman, Hollomon, Holton, Holston, Holdman, Hooton, Holman

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Where is the Holomon family from?

You can see how Holomon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holomon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Holomon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Holomon family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Holomon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Holomon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holomon 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 Holomon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holomon. 50% of Holomon men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Holomon women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holomon were Machinist and Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Painter
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    60%
  • Cook
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Holomon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holomon 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Holomon. 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 304 military records available for the last name Holomon. For the veterans among your Holomon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holomon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Holomon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Holomon in 1965 was 48, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holomon 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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