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Holowell Family History

Holowell 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: Hollowell, Howell, Colwell, Hopewell, Olwell, Lowell, Followell

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Where is the Holowell family from?

You can see how Holowell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holowell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Holowell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Holowell families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Holowell's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Holowell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holowell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Holowell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holowell. 67% of Holowell men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Holowell women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holowell were Miner and Press Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Miner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Press Operator
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Holowell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holowell 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Holowell. 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 121 military records available for the last name Holowell. For the veterans among your Holowell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holowell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Holowell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Holowell in 1961 was 50, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holowell 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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