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Holinsworth Family History

Holinsworth 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: Hollinsworth, Hainsworth, Hollingsworth, Holdsworth, Collinsworth

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Where is the Holinsworth family from?

You can see how Holinsworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holinsworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Holinsworth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Holinsworth families living in North Carolina. This was about 56% of all the recorded Holinsworth's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Holinsworth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holinsworth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Holinsworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Holinsworth. 100% of Holinsworth 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 976 census records available for the last name Holinsworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holinsworth 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Holinsworth. 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 160 military records available for the last name Holinsworth. For the veterans among your Holinsworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holinsworth lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Holinsworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Holinsworth in 1958 was 69, and 74 in 2004.

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