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Wholstenholm Family History

Wholstenholm 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: Wolstenholme, Woolstenhulme, Westerholm, Osterholm, Westerhold

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Where is the Wholstenholm family from?

You can see how Wholstenholm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wholstenholm family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wholstenholm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wholstenholm families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Wholstenholm's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Wholstenholm families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Wholstenholm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wholstenholm 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wholstenholm. 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 23 military records available for the last name Wholstenholm. For the veterans among your Wholstenholm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wholstenholm lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1984, in the United States, Wholstenholm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wholstenholm in 1983 was 91, and 99 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wholstenholm 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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