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Holwright Family History

Holwright 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: Wright, Arkwright, Wheelwright, Boatwright, Albright, Woolbright

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Where is the Holwright family from?

You can see how Holwright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holwright family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Holwright family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Holwright's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Holwright families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holwright 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 17 census records available for the last name Holwright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holwright 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Holwright. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Holwright. For the veterans among your Holwright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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