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Holke Family History

Holke 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, Hilke, Holle, Hopke, Hoke, Hulke, Helke, Wolke

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Where is the Holke family from?

You can see how Holke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Holke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Holke families living in Kent. This was about 90% of all the recorded Holke's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Holke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holke 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 Holke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holke. 31% of Holke men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Holke women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holke were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Shoe Worker
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

What Holke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Holke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holke 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Holke. 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 299 military records available for the last name Holke. For the veterans among your Holke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holke lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Holke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Holke in 1955 was 48, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holke 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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