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Holcke Family History

Holcke 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: Holck, Cocke, Holme, Hole, Hock, Holte, Hilke, Holle, Hacke, Hocker

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Where is the Holcke family from?

You can see how Holcke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holcke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Holcke families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Holcke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Holcke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holcke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Holcke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holcke 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Holcke. 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 4 military records available for the last name Holcke. For the veterans among your Holcke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holcke lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1975, in the United States, Holcke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Holcke in 1974 was 92, and 98 in 1975.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holcke 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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