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Holysz Family History

Holysz 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: Holtz, Holy, Holst, Halasz, Holz, Holts, Holes, Holms, Halse, House

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Where is the Holysz family from?

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

What did your Holysz ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Holysz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holysz 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Holysz. 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 36 military records available for the last name Holysz. For the veterans among your Holysz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holysz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Holysz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Holysz in 1962 was 46, and 85 in 1998.

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