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Holich Family History

Holich Name 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: Polich, Bolich, Kolich, Holick, Milich, Hoch, Rodich, Kalich, Dolch

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Where is the Holich family from?

You can see how Holich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Holich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Holich families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Holich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Holich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Holich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holich. 50% of Holich men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Holich women worked as a Maid. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Janitor
    25%
  • Packer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Holich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holich 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Holich. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 65 military records available for the last name Holich. For the veterans among your Holich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holich lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Holich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Holich in 1967 was 58, and 82 in 2003.

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