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Holvin Family History

Holvin 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: Colvin, Hollin, Holton, Holten, Galvin, Helin, Potvin, Polin, Molin

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Where is the Holvin family from?

You can see how Holvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holvin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Holvin family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Holvin's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Holvin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holvin 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 94 census records available for the last name Holvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holvin 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Holvin. 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 2 military records available for the last name Holvin. For the veterans among your Holvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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