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Holyoke Family History

Holyoke Name Meaning

English: variant of Holyoak .

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


Similar surnames: Hooke, Hollie, Holcombe, Rooke, Cooke, Tooke, Cloke, Hooks, Holme

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Where is the Holyoke family from?

You can see how Holyoke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holyoke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Holyoke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Holyoke families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Holyoke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Holyoke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holyoke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Holyoke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holyoke. 28% of Holyoke men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Holyoke women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holyoke were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Holyoke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holyoke 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Holyoke. 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 Holyoke. For the veterans among your Holyoke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holyoke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Holyoke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Holyoke in 1963 was 85, and 77 in 2004.

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