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Holseth Family History

Holseth 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: Helseth, Halseth, Roseth, Borseth, Hogsett, Holst, Forseth, Huseth

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Where is the Holseth family from?

You can see how Holseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holseth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holseth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Holseth families living in Wisconsin. This was about 86% of all the recorded Holseth's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Holseth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holseth 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 Holseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holseth. 63% of Holseth men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Holseth women worked as an Inspector. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holseth were Laborer and Housewife.

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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
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Holseth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Holseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holseth 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Holseth. 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 64 military records available for the last name Holseth. For the veterans among your Holseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holseth lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Holseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Holseth in 1965 was 60, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holseth 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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