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Holvick Family History

Holvick 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: Hollick, Holick, Hovick, Holveck, Lovick, Howick, Holck, Honick

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Where is the Holvick family from?

You can see how Holvick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holvick family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holvick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Holvick family living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Holvick's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Holvick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holvick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Holvick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holvick. 43% of Holvick men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Holvick women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holvick were Laborer and Inspector. .

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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
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Inspector
    34%
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Census Records

There are 699 census records available for the last name Holvick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holvick 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Holvick. 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 100 military records available for the last name Holvick. For the veterans among your Holvick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holvick lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Holvick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Holvick in 1961 was 49, and 90 in 2003.

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