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Holkema Family History

Holkema 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: Hoeksema, Hokama, Holzem, Holleman, Balkema, Alkema, Harkema

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Where is the Holkema family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holkema 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 Holkema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Holkema. 100% of Holkema men worked as a Truck Driver.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Holkema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holkema 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Holkema. 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 1 military records available for the last name Holkema. For the veterans among your Holkema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holkema lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Holkema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Holkema in 1977 was 46, and 73 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holkema 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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