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Holsclaw Family History

Holsclaw Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Holzklau (see Holtzclaw).

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


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Where is the Holsclaw family from?

You can see how Holsclaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holsclaw family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Holsclaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Holsclaw families living in North Carolina. This was about 56% of all the recorded Holsclaw's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Holsclaw families in 1840.
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What did your Holsclaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holsclaw. 33% of Holsclaw men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Holsclaw women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holsclaw were Salesman and Housework.

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Typist
    12%
  • Secretary
    12%
  • Housework
    12%

What Holsclaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Holsclaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holsclaw 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Holsclaw. 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 819 military records available for the last name Holsclaw. For the veterans among your Holsclaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holsclaw lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Holsclaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Holsclaw in 1944 was 49, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holsclaw 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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