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Holis Family History

Holis 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: Solis, Molis, Hollis, Kolis, Holik, Polis, Holts, Hovis, Holes, Holms

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Where is the Holis family from?

You can see how Holis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holis family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Holis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Holis families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Holis's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Holis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Holis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Holis. 50% of Holis 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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%
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Census Records

There are 576 census records available for the last name Holis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holis 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Holis. 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 43 military records available for the last name Holis. For the veterans among your Holis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holis lifespan?

Average Holis life expectancy in 1977 was 96 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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