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Holsombach Family History

Holsombach 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: Holsomback, Holschbach, Holsonback, Hollerbach, Holbach, Hollenbach

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Where is the Holsombach family from?

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

What did your Holsombach ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Holsombach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holsombach 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Holsombach. 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 14 military records available for the last name Holsombach. For the veterans among your Holsombach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holsombach lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Holsombach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Holsombach in 1965 was 66, and 63 in 2004.

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