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Holkerston Family History

Holkerston 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: Holgerson, Holverson, Holston, Balderston, Wolverton, Hoversten

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Where is the Holkerston family from?

You can see how Holkerston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holkerston family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 7 Holkerston families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Holkerston's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Holkerston families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holkerston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Holkerston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holkerston 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Holkerston. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Holkerston. For the veterans among your Holkerston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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