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Holmen Family History

Holmen Surname Meaning

Norwegian and Danish: variant of Holm from the definite singular form.

Swedish (mainly Holmén): ornamental topographic or a habitational name formed with the (placename) element holm(e) ‘small island’ + the adjectival suffix -én a derivative of Latin -enius ‘relating to’.

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


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You can see how Holmen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holmen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Holmen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Holmen families living in British Columbia. This was about 25% of all the recorded Holmen's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Holmen families in 1911.
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What did your Holmen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Holmen. 100% of Holmen men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Holmen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holmen 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Holmen. 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 581 military records available for the last name Holmen. For the veterans among your Holmen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holmen lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Holmen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Holmen in 1952 was 44, and 69 in 2004.

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