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Holomy Family History

Holomy 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: Holm, Holme, Holly, Holcomb, Holy, Holum, Holtby, Colomb, Golomb

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Where is the Holomy family from?

You can see how Holomy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holomy family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Holomy families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Holomy's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Holomy families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holomy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Holomy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holomy 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Holomy. 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 1 military records available for the last name Holomy. For the veterans among your Holomy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holomy lifespan?

Average Holomy life expectancy in 1986 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holomy 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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