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Holkestad Family History

Holkestad 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: Folkestad, Hillestad, Holstad, Kolstad, Hofstad, Molstad, Rolstad

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Where is the Holkestad family from?

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

There are 157 census records available for the last name Holkestad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holkestad 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Holkestad. 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 17 military records available for the last name Holkestad. For the veterans among your Holkestad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holkestad lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Holkestad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Holkestad in 1970 was 89, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holkestad 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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