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Holladay Family History

Holladay Surname Meaning

English (Kent): variant of Holliday.

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


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Where is the Holladay family from?

You can see how Holladay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holladay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Holladay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Holladay families living in Manitoba. This was about 41% of all the recorded Holladay's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Holladay families in 1911.
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What did your Holladay ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Holladay. 100% of Holladay 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Holladay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holladay 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Holladay. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Holladay. For the veterans among your Holladay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holladay lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Holladay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Holladay in 1944 was 21, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holladay 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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