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Holywell Family History

Holywell Surname Meaning

see Halliwell.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Holywell family from?

You can see how Holywell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holywell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Holywell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Holywell families living in Cumberland. This was about 38% of all the recorded Holywell's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Holywell families in 1891.
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What did your Holywell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Iron Ore Miner Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Holywell. 34% of Holywell men worked as an Iron Ore Miner Heavy Worker and 100% of Holywell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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

  • Iron Ore Miner Heavy Worker
    34%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    34%
  • Estate Worker General Work
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Holywell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Holywell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holywell 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Holywell. 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 89 military records available for the last name Holywell. For the veterans among your Holywell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holywell lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1985, in the United States, Holywell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Holywell in 1970 was 74, and 74 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holywell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holywell 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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