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Holys Family History

Holys 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: Holy, Holts, Holes, Holms, Holm, Holme, Toles, Hole, Holt, Solis

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Where is the Holys family from?

You can see how Holys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holys family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Holys families living in Nebraska. This was about 67% of all the recorded Holys's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Holys families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holys surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Holys ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Holys. 100% of Holys men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Holys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holys 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Holys. 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 11 military records available for the last name Holys. For the veterans among your Holys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holys lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Holys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Holys in 1966 was 66, and 71 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holys 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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