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Holguin Family History

Holguin Name Meaning

Spanish (Holguín): possibly from a derivative of holgar ‘to enjoy oneself’. Compare Olguin .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Olguin, Olgin, Molin, Hulin, Holien, Moquin, Hoaglin, Hollins, O'guin

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Where is the Holguin family from?

You can see how Holguin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holguin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Holguin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Holguin family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Holguin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Holguin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holguin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Holguin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holguin. 47% of Holguin men worked as a Laborer and 33% of Holguin women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holguin were Gardener and Laundress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Gardener
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    33%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Laundress
    9%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Holguin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holguin 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Holguin. 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 Holguin. For the veterans among your Holguin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holguin lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Holguin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Holguin in 1942 was 41, and 74 in 2004.

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