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Holowiak Family History

Holowiak 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: Slowiak, Borowiak, Holyoak, Howick, Slowik, Holloway, Horowitz

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Where is the Holowiak family from?

You can see how Holowiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holowiak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Holowiak family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Holowiak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Holowiak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holowiak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Holowiak ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Holowiak ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Holowiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holowiak 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Holowiak. 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 44 military records available for the last name Holowiak. For the veterans among your Holowiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holowiak lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Holowiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Holowiak in 1968 was 57, and 71 in 2000.

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