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Holschen Family History

Holschen 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: Hoeschen, Holscher, Hoelscher, Boschen, Hilscher, Holsten, Boeschen

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Where is the Holschen family from?

You can see how Holschen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holschen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holschen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Holschen families living in Missouri. This was about 89% of all the recorded Holschen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Holschen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holschen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Holschen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holschen 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Holschen. 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 98 military records available for the last name Holschen. For the veterans among your Holschen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holschen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Holschen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Holschen in 1962 was 73, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holschen 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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