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Holker Family History

Holker Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Holker in Lancashire which derives its name from Middle English hol ‘hole hollow’ + ker ‘bog marsh’.

German (Hölker): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Holker family from?

You can see how Holker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Holker families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 181 Holker families living in Lancashire. This was about 81% of all the recorded Holker's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Holker families in 1891.
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What did your Holker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Holker. 43% of Holker men worked as a Private Means and 74% of Holker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holker were General Labourer and Nurse.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    43%
  • Commercial Traveller
    29%
  • General Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Nurse
    6%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Holker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holker 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 599 immigration records available for the last name Holker. 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 442 military records available for the last name Holker. For the veterans among your Holker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Holker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Holker in 1964 was 81, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holker 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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