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Holig Family History

Holig 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: Honig, Holik, Bolig, Hong, Holm, Holme, Hole, Holt, Solis, Helin

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Where is the Holig family from?

You can see how Holig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Holig family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Holig's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Holig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Holig ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Holig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holig 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 Holig. 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 37 military records available for the last name Holig. For the veterans among your Holig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holig lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Holig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Holig in 1971 was 26, and 90 in 1996.

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