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Holskey Family History

Holskey 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: Holsey, Horsley, Hiskey, Halsey, Hosley, Wolsky, Housley, Horsey

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Where is the Holskey family from?

You can see how Holskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holskey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Holskey families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Holskey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Holskey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holskey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Holskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holskey. 72% of Holskey men worked as a Miner and 100% of Holskey women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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What Holskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Holskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holskey 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Holskey. 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 22 military records available for the last name Holskey. For the veterans among your Holskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holskey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Holskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Holskey in 1966 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

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