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Holmgrain Family History

Holmgrain 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: Holmgren, Holman, Holguin, Holleran, Holtgrave, Coltrain, Holloran

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Where is the Holmgrain family from?

You can see how Holmgrain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holmgrain family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holmgrain families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Holmgrain families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Holmgrain's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Holmgrain families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holmgrain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Holmgrain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holmgrain 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Holmgrain. 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 112 military records available for the last name Holmgrain. For the veterans among your Holmgrain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holmgrain lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Holmgrain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Holmgrain in 1964 was 89, and 77 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holmgrain 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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