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Holyer Family History

Holyer Surname Meaning

see Hollier.

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


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Where is the Holyer family from?

You can see how Holyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holyer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Holyer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Holyer families living in Kent. This was about 79% of all the recorded Holyer's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Holyer families in 1891.
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What did your Holyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Holyer. 50% of Holyer men worked as a Lorry Driver and 94% of Holyer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holyer were General Labourer and Sausage Casing.

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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

  • Lorry Driver
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Sausage Casing
    7%

What Holyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Holyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holyer 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Holyer. 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 109 military records available for the last name Holyer. For the veterans among your Holyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holyer lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Holyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Holyer in 1978 was 79, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holyer 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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