Hollstein Family History

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Hollstein Name Meaning

German: variant of Holstein, or perhaps a habitational name from Hollstein on the Werra River.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Holstein, Holsten, Millstein, Hohnstein, Holston, Holster, Hulstein

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Hollstein Family Origin

Where is the Hollstein family from?

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You can see how Hollstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollstein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hollstein families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hollstein family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hollstein's in the UK. Lancashire had the highest population of Hollstein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hollstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Hollstein Family Occupations

What did your Hollstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Hollstein occupation in the USA was Farmer. 25% of Hollstein's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Hollstein family was Cabinet Maker. Farmer, Laborer and Book Keeper were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Hollstein.

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  • Farmer

    25%

  • Laborer

    19%

  • Book Keeper

    6%

  • Cabinet Maker

    6%

United States shown, England data unavailable

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hollstein ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Hollstein Historical Records

What Hollstein family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hollstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollstein census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Hollstein. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Hollstein. For the veterans among your Hollstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Hollstein Life Expectancy

What is the average Hollstein lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hollstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hollstein in 1962 was 69, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hollstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hollstein 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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