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Holsonback Family History

Holsonback Surname Meaning

Probably of German origin (see Holsomback).

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


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Where is the Holsonback family from?

You can see how Holsonback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holsonback family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Holsonback families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Holsonback families living in South Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Holsonback's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Holsonback families in 1840.
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What did your Holsonback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Weave Room were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holsonback. 48% of Holsonback men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Holsonback women worked as a Weave Room.

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weave Room
    100%

What Holsonback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Holsonback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holsonback 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Holsonback. 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 297 military records available for the last name Holsonback. For the veterans among your Holsonback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holsonback lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Holsonback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Holsonback in 1948 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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