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Holkeboer Family History

Holkeboer 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: Holweger, Holzemer, Hollender, Holdener, Wildeboer, Holder, Holmer

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Where is the Holkeboer family from?

You can see how Holkeboer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holkeboer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holkeboer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Holkeboer families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Holkeboer's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Holkeboer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Holkeboer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holkeboer 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Holkeboer. 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 22 military records available for the last name Holkeboer. For the veterans among your Holkeboer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holkeboer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Holkeboer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Holkeboer in 1956 was 53, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holkeboer 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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