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Holsheiser Family History

Holsheiser 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: Olheiser, Holzheimer, Hochheiser, Holshouser, Hoheisel, Holzhauser

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Where is the Holsheiser family from?

You can see how Holsheiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holsheiser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holsheiser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Holsheiser families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Holsheiser's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Holsheiser families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Holsheiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holsheiser 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Holsheiser. 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 15 military records available for the last name Holsheiser. For the veterans among your Holsheiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holsheiser lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Holsheiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Holsheiser in 1965 was 73, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holsheiser 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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