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Holsker Family History

Holsker 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: Holster, Holder, Holmer, Hollier, Hosler, Holter, Holler, Holtzer

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Where is the Holsker family from?

You can see how Holsker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holsker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Holsker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Holsker family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Holsker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Holsker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holsker 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 Holsker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Holsker. 100% of Holsker 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
    100%

What Holsker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Holsker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holsker 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Holsker. 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 6 military records available for the last name Holsker. For the veterans among your Holsker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holsker lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Holsker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Holsker in 1973 was 79, and 70 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holsker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holsker 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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