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Holcer Family History

Holcer Surname 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: Holder, Holmer, Holter, Holler, Holzer, Heller, Homer, Helder, Toller

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Where is the Holcer family from?

You can see how Holcer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holcer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holcer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Holcer families living in Missouri. This was about 27% of all the recorded Holcer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Holcer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holcer 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 Holcer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Holcer. 50% of Holcer 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Holcer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 428 census records available for the last name Holcer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holcer 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Holcer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 46 military records available for the last name Holcer. For the veterans among your Holcer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holcer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Holcer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Holcer in 1967 was 81, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holcer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holcer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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