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Holje Family History

Holje 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: Holme, Hole, Holte, Holle, Hale, Halse, Mole, House, Holder, Hone

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Where is the Holje family from?

You can see how Holje families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holje family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holje families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Holje families living in Minnesota. This was about 56% of all the recorded Holje's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Holje families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holje 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 Holje ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Holje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holje 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Holje. 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 34 military records available for the last name Holje. For the veterans among your Holje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holje lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Holje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Holje in 1966 was 80, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holje 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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