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Holken Family History

Holken 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: Holten, Holien, Hollen, Holben, Holen, Holden, Holsen, Holmen, Hosken

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Where is the Holken family from?

You can see how Holken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holken family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Holken families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Holken families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Holken's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Holken families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holken 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 199 census records available for the last name Holken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holken 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Holken. 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 55 military records available for the last name Holken. For the veterans among your Holken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holken lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Holken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Holken in 1968 was 71, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holken 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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