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Holscott Family History

Holscott 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: Wolcott, Olcott, Prescott, Holston, Walcott, Escott, Talcott, Wilcott

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Where is the Holscott family from?

You can see how Holscott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holscott family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holscott families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Holscott families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Holscott's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Holscott families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holscott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Holscott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Holscott. 100% of Holscott men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Holscott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Holscott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holscott 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Holscott. 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 7 military records available for the last name Holscott. For the veterans among your Holscott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holscott lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1987, in the United States, Holscott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Holscott in 1974 was 58, and 70 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holscott

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holscott 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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