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Holst Family History

Holst Surname Meaning

North German and Scandinavian: habitational name for someone from Holstein (see Holstein), a derivative of German Holtsate and Danish Holtsete ‘person from Holstein’.

Dutch (also Van Holst): habitational name for someone from any of several places so called from holst hulst ‘holly (forest)’.

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


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Where is the Holst family from?

You can see how Holst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holst family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Holst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Holst families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Holst's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Holst families in 1891.
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What did your Holst ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Holst. 100% of Holst women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Holst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holst 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 13,000 immigration records available for the last name Holst. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Holst. For the veterans among your Holst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holst lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Holst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Holst in 1954 was 70, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holst 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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