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Hollyfield Family History

Hollyfield Name Meaning

English (Middlesex): variant of Hollifield .

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


Similar surnames: Holyfield, Holifield, Hollifield, Holderfield, Hollie, Cofield

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Where is the Hollyfield family from?

You can see how Hollyfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollyfield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hollyfield families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Hollyfield families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Hollyfield's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hollyfield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hollyfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hollyfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hollyfield. 25% of Hollyfield men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Hollyfield women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hollyfield were Mechanic and Spinner. .

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Miner
    8%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Spinner
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hollyfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollyfield 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Hollyfield. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 582 military records available for the last name Hollyfield. For the veterans among your Hollyfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollyfield lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hollyfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hollyfield in 1955 was 51, and 66 in 2004.

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