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Holsham Family History

Holsham 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: Worsham, Hoshaw, Oldham, Holstad, Hougham, Hotham, Olshan, Holsman

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Where is the Holsham family from?

You can see how Holsham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holsham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Holsham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Holsham families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Holsham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Holsham families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Holsham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holsham 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Holsham. 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 7 military records available for the last name Holsham. For the veterans among your Holsham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holsham lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holsham 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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