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Holwell Family History

Holwell Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from any of the many places in England called Holwell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Holwell family from?

You can see how Holwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Holwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 74 Holwell families living in Devon. This was about 20% of all the recorded Holwell's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Holwell families in 1891.
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What did your Holwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Holwell. 34% of Holwell men worked as a Farmer and 71% of Holwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holwell were French Polisher and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Retired
    23%
  • Railway Waggon Painter
    23%
  • French Polisher
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%

What Holwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Holwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holwell 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 717 immigration records available for the last name Holwell. 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 729 military records available for the last name Holwell. For the veterans among your Holwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holwell lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Holwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Holwell in 1960 was 58, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holwell 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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