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Holstege Family History

Holstege 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: Holstein, Holster, Holsten, Holstead, Holsted, Holste, Holstine

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Where is the Holstege family from?

You can see how Holstege families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holstege family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Holstege families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Holstege's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Holstege families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holstege surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Holstege ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Holstege. 59% of Holstege men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Farming
    17%
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What Holstege family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Holstege. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holstege 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Holstege. 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 41 military records available for the last name Holstege. For the veterans among your Holstege ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holstege lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Holstege life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Holstege in 1944 was 57, and 93 in 2004.

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