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Holoman Family History

Holoman Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Holliman.

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


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Where is the Holoman family from?

You can see how Holoman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holoman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Holoman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Holoman families living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Holoman's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Holoman families in 1911.
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What did your Holoman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holoman. 59% of Holoman men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Holoman women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holoman were Manager and Laundress.

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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

  • Laborer
    59%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Porter
    5%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    28%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Laundress
    19%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Holoman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holoman 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Holoman. 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 415 military records available for the last name Holoman. For the veterans among your Holoman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holoman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Holoman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Holoman in 1956 was 33, and 67 in 2003.

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