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Holvey Family History

Holvey Surname Meaning

see Holloway. see Halvey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Holvey family from?

You can see how Holvey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holvey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Holvey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 77 Holvey families living in Somerset. This was about 48% of all the recorded Holvey's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Holvey families in 1891.
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What did your Holvey 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 Holvey. 16% of Holvey men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Holvey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holvey were Farmer and Housewife Unpaid.

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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
    16%
  • Gardener
    16%
  • Agricultural Worker
    16%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Housewife Unpaid
    3%

What Holvey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Holvey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holvey 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Holvey. 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 310 military records available for the last name Holvey. For the veterans among your Holvey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holvey lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Holvey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Holvey in 1959 was 59, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holvey 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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