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Holkem Family History

Holkem 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: Holzem, Holder, Holm, Holme, Hole, Holten, Holmer, Holmes, Holter

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Where is the Holkem family from?

You can see how Holkem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holkem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Holkem family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Holkem's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Holkem families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Holkem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holkem 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Holkem. 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 8 military records available for the last name Holkem. For the veterans among your Holkem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holkem lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Holkem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Holkem in 1971 was 68, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holkem 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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