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Holsted Family History

Holsted Surname Meaning

Norwegian: variant of Holstad. The surname Holsted is rare in Norway. Probably also English: variant of Halstead.

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


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Where is the Holsted family from?

You can see how Holsted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holsted family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Holsted families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Holsted families living in Yorkshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Holsted's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Holsted families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holsted 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 Holsted ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holsted. 28% of Holsted men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Holsted women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farm Hand
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Holsted family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Holsted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holsted 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Holsted. 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 401 military records available for the last name Holsted. For the veterans among your Holsted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holsted lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Holsted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Holsted in 1958 was 39, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holsted

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holsted 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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