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Holec Family History

Holec Surname Meaning

Czech: nickname for a beardless young man from a noun derivative of holý ‘naked bare’ (see Holy).

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


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Where is the Holec family from?

You can see how Holec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holec family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Holec families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Holec families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Holec's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Holec families in 1880.
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What did your Holec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Holec. 47% of Holec men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%

What Holec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 740 census records available for the last name Holec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holec 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Holec. 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 190 military records available for the last name Holec. For the veterans among your Holec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holec lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Holec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Holec in 1962 was 73, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holec

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holec 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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