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Holmestad Family History

Holmestad 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: Hillestad, Holstad, Homstad, Folkestad, Holmes, Kolstad, Hofstad

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Where is the Holmestad family from?

You can see how Holmestad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holmestad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Holmestad family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Holmestad's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Holmestad families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Holmestad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holmestad 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Holmestad. 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 military records available for the last name Holmestad. For the veterans among your Holmestad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holmestad lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Holmestad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Holmestad in 1988 was 49, and 40 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holmestad 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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