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Holwill Family History

Holwill Surname Meaning

see Holwell.

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


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Where is the Holwill family from?

You can see how Holwill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holwill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Holwill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 72 Holwill families living in Devon. This was about 57% of all the recorded Holwill's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Holwill families in 1891.
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What did your Holwill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Holwill. 43% of Holwill men worked as a Railway Clerk and 92% of Holwill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holwill were Mason Heavy Worker and Household Duties.

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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

  • Railway Clerk
    43%
  • Solicitors Clerk
    29%
  • Mason Heavy Worker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Household Duties
    4%

What Holwill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Holwill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holwill 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Holwill. 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 253 military records available for the last name Holwill. For the veterans among your Holwill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holwill lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1989, in the United States, Holwill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Holwill in 1964 was 75, and 77 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holwill 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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