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Holenbeck Family History

Holenbeck 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: Hollenbeck, Holbeck, Hallenbeck, Hornbeck, Holmbeck, Rodenbeck

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Where is the Holenbeck family from?

You can see how Holenbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holenbeck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Holenbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 36 Holenbeck families living in New York. This was about 88% of all the recorded Holenbeck's in USA. New York had the highest population of Holenbeck families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holenbeck 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 Holenbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Holenbeck. 54% of Holenbeck 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
    54%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Labor
    16%

What Holenbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Holenbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holenbeck 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Holenbeck. 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 267 military records available for the last name Holenbeck. For the veterans among your Holenbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holenbeck lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Holenbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Holenbeck in 1960 was 58, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holenbeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holenbeck 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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