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Holensworth Family History

Holensworth 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: Molesworth, Allensworth, Holdsworth, Hollinsworth, Holsworth

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Where is the Holensworth family from?

You can see how Holensworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holensworth family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Holensworth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Holensworth family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Holensworth's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Holensworth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holensworth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 421 census records available for the last name Holensworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holensworth 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Holensworth. 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 47 military records available for the last name Holensworth. For the veterans among your Holensworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holensworth lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1984, in the United States, Holensworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Holensworth in 1968 was 61, and 70 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holensworth 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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