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Holson Family History

Holson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Holsen.

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


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Where is the Holson family from?

You can see how Holson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Holson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 141 Holson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Holson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Holson families in 1891.
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What did your Holson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Holson. 46% of Holson men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Holson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holson were Labourer and Office Cleaner.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    46%
  • Boot shoe Lasting Rd
    19%
  • Tailors Cutter
    19%
  • Labourer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%
  • Office Cleaner
    4%

What Holson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Holson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Holson. 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 610 military records available for the last name Holson. For the veterans among your Holson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holson lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Holson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Holson in 1947 was 31, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holson 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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