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Hollstein Family History

Hollstein Surname Meaning

German: variant of Holstein or perhaps a habitational name from Hollstein on the Werra River.

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


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Where is the Hollstein family from?

You can see how Hollstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollstein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hollstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hollstein family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hollstein's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hollstein families in 1891.
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What did your Hollstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hollstein. 25% of Hollstein men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hollstein women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Hollstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hollstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollstein 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 930 immigration records available for the last name Hollstein. 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 Hollstein. For the veterans among your Hollstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollstein lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hollstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hollstein in 1962 was 69, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hollstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hollstein 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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