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Hoolsema Family History

Hoolsema 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: Hoeksema, Halsema, Hooley, Houseman, Woolsey, Holzem, Holsen, Hoose

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Where is the Hoolsema family from?

You can see how Hoolsema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoolsema family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hoolsema families living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hoolsema's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hoolsema families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoolsema 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 Hoolsema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoolsema. 60% of Hoolsema men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Hoolsema women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Pastor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Hoolsema family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Hoolsema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoolsema 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Hoolsema. 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 30 military records available for the last name Hoolsema. For the veterans among your Hoolsema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoolsema lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Hoolsema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hoolsema in 1962 was 74, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoolsema 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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