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Holvay Family History

Holvay 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: Holway, Horvat, Holly, Holan, Hulvey, Holman, Holy, Hobday, Holtby

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Where is the Holvay family from?

You can see how Holvay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holvay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Holvay family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Holvay's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Holvay families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Holvay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holvay 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Holvay. 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 10 military records available for the last name Holvay. For the veterans among your Holvay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holvay lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Holvay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Holvay in 1970 was 87, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holvay 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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