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Halmes Or Holmes Family History

Halmes Or Holmes 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: Ballesteros, Wolstenholme, Hallstrom, Westerholm, Hammersley

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Where is the Halmes Or Holmes family from?

You can see how Halmes Or Holmes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halmes Or Holmes family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Halmes Or Holmes families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Halmes Or Holmes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Halmes Or Holmes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Halmes Or Holmes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halmes Or Holmes 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Halmes Or Holmes. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Halmes Or Holmes. For the veterans among your Halmes Or Holmes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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