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Holsback Family History

Holsback 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: Hosack, Holbeck, Holsomback, Holbach, Hornback, Hoback, Holmbeck

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Where is the Holsback family from?

You can see how Holsback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holsback family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holsback families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Holsback families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Holsback's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Holsback families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Holsback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holsback 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Holsback. 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 10 military records available for the last name Holsback. For the veterans among your Holsback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holsback lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Holsback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Holsback in 1977 was 82, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holsback 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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