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Holsapple Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Holzapfel possibly via its Dutch adaptation Holsappel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Holsopple, Holtzapple, Hopple, Howsare, Kapple, Copple, Holstine

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Where is the Holsapple family from?

You can see how Holsapple families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holsapple family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Holsapple families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Holsapple families living in Ohio. This was about 29% of all the recorded Holsapple's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Holsapple families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holsapple surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Holsapple ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holsapple. 27% of Holsapple men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Holsapple women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holsapple were Miner and Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Miner
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Waitress
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 232 immigration records available for the last name Holsapple. 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 960 military records available for the last name Holsapple. For the veterans among your Holsapple ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holsapple lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Holsapple life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Holsapple in 1944 was 71, and 71 in 2004.

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