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Holmvik Family History

Holmvik 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: Holik, Holm, Holme, Holyoak, Holmer, Holmes, Hladik, Hornik, Holman

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Where is the Holmvik family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holmvik 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 Holmvik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Holmvik. 100% of Holmvik men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Holmvik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holmvik 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Holmvik. 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 28 military records available for the last name Holmvik. For the veterans among your Holmvik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holmvik lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Holmvik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Holmvik in 1967 was 74, and 82 in 1997.

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