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Holnan Family History

Holnan 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: Honan, Holan, Holman, Holtan, Holian, Hollan, Holland, Holton, Holten

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Where is the Holnan family from?

You can see how Holnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holnan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Holnan family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Holnan's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Holnan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holnan 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 84 census records available for the last name Holnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holnan 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Holnan. 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 12 military records available for the last name Holnan. For the veterans among your Holnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holnan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holnan 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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