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Holeman Name Meaning

English (London): variant of Holman . Possibly also an Americanized form of Dutch Holman .

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


Similar surnames: Holleman, Hollman, Holman, Holiman, Doleman, Holdman, Moreman

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Where is the Holeman family from?

You can see how Holeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Holeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Holeman families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Holeman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Holeman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holeman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Holeman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Holeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holeman 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 751 immigration records available for the last name Holeman. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Holeman. For the veterans among your Holeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holeman lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Holeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Holeman in 1947 was 40, and 75 in 2004.

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