Holsen Family History

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Holsen Name Meaning

Norwegian, Danish, and Dutch: patronymic of uncertain etymology; possibly a reduced form of Holgerson.

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


Similar surnames: Holten, Olsen, Holen, Dolsen, Colen, Holien, Monsen, Osen, Hole

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Holsen Family Origin

Where is the Holsen family from?

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You can see how Holsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Holsen families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Holsen families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Holsen's in the UK. London had the highest population of Holsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Holsen Family Occupations

What did your Holsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Holsen. 25% of Holsen men worked as a General Labourer and 50% of Holsen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holsen were Property Repairer (travelling) and Household Duties

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Mathe scrap M Merchant
    25%
  • Porter Shop Unemployed
    25%
  • Property Repairer (travelling)
    25%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Furniture Shop A
    25%
  • Household Duties
    25%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Holsen Historical Records

What Holsen family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Holsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holsen 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 675 immigration records available for the last name Holsen. 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 216 military records available for the last name Holsen. For the veterans among your Holsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Holsen Life Expectancy

What is the average Holsen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Holsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Holsen in 1963 was 67, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holsen 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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