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Holkson Family History

Holkson 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: Holson, Holton, Holston, Rolfson, Hobson, Olsson, Hinkson, Hickson

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Where is the Holkson family from?

You can see how Holkson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holkson family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Holkson families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Holkson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Holkson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Holkson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holkson 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 Holkson. 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 Holkson. For the veterans among your Holkson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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