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Holkenbrink Family History

Holkenbrink 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: Willenbrink, Vandenbrink, Dankenbring, Piepenbrink, Heldenbrand

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Where is the Holkenbrink family from?

You can see how Holkenbrink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holkenbrink family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holkenbrink families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Holkenbrink families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Holkenbrink's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Holkenbrink families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holkenbrink 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 Holkenbrink ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Holkenbrink. 50% of Holkenbrink men worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Owner
    50%
  • Supervisor
    50%

What Holkenbrink family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Holkenbrink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holkenbrink 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Holkenbrink. 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 26 military records available for the last name Holkenbrink. For the veterans among your Holkenbrink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holkenbrink lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Holkenbrink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Holkenbrink in 1957 was 81, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holkenbrink

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holkenbrink 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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