This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Holsenbeck family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Holsenbeck Family History

Holsenbeck 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: Hollenbeck, Hallenbeck, Rosenbeck, Holsonback, Hollenback, Holbeck

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Holsenbeck family from?

You can see how Holsenbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holsenbeck family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Holsenbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Holsenbeck families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Holsenbeck's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Holsenbeck families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holsenbeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1840
  • 1880
  • 1920
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Holsenbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holsenbeck. 60% of Holsenbeck men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Holsenbeck women worked as a Housekeeper.

View Census Data for Holsenbeck | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Operator
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Holsenbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 624 census records available for the last name Holsenbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holsenbeck census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Holsenbeck

Passenger Lists

There are 61 immigration records available for the last name Holsenbeck. 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.

View all Holsenbeck immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 111 military records available for the last name Holsenbeck. For the veterans among your Holsenbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Holsenbeck military records

You've only scratched the surface of Holsenbeck family history

Discover More

What is the average Holsenbeck lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Holsenbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Holsenbeck in 1964 was 72, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holsenbeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holsenbeck 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Holsenbeck family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial