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Holven Family History

Holven 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: Holten, Holien, Hollen, Holben, Holen, Holden, Hooven, Holsen, Wolven

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Where is the Holven family from?

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

What did your Holven ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Holven. 100% of Holven 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Holven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holven 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Holven. 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 Holven. For the veterans among your Holven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holven lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Holven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Holven in 1969 was 56, and 59 in 2004.

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