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Holkesvig Family History

Holkesvig 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: Holberg, Holmes, Poleski, Haessig, Laessig, Holness, Hoenig

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Where is the Holkesvig family from?

You can see how Holkesvig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holkesvig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Holkesvig families living in North Dakota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Holkesvig's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Holkesvig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holkesvig 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 Holkesvig ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Holkesvig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holkesvig 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Holkesvig. 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 14 military records available for the last name Holkesvig. For the veterans among your Holkesvig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holkesvig lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2000, in the United States, Holkesvig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Holkesvig in 1957 was 63, and 95 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holkesvig 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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