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Holeston Family History

Holeston Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Holston, Colston, Holton, Rolston, Houston, Hogston, Leston, Holsten

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Where is the Holeston family from?

You can see how Holeston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holeston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Holeston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Holeston family living in Delaware. This was 100% of all the recorded Holeston's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Holeston families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holeston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Holeston ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Holeston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holeston 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Holeston. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Holeston. For the veterans among your Holeston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holeston lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Holeston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Holeston in 1969 was 81, and 47 in 2002.

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