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Holsbeke Family History

Holsbeke 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: Holstein, Holberg, Holbert, Holben, Holster, Holsten, Holoubek

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Where is the Holsbeke family from?

You can see how Holsbeke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holsbeke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Holsbeke family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Holsbeke's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Holsbeke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holsbeke 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 Holsbeke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sheet Metal was the top reported job for people in the USA named Holsbeke. 50% of Holsbeke men worked as a Sheet Metal.

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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

  • Sheet Metal
    50%
  • Assembler
    50%

What Holsbeke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Holsbeke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holsbeke 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Holsbeke. 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 37 military records available for the last name Holsbeke. For the veterans among your Holsbeke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holsbeke lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Holsbeke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Holsbeke in 1967 was 69, and 91 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holsbeke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holsbeke 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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