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Holve Family History

Holve 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: Holme, Hole, Hove, Holte, Holle, Hale, Halse, Mole, House, Holder

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Where is the Holve family from?

You can see how Holve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holve family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holve families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Holve families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Holve's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Holve families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Holve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holve 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Holve. 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 95 military records available for the last name Holve. For the veterans among your Holve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holve lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Holve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Holve in 1962 was 66, and 103 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holve 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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