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Holestine Family History

Holestine 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: Holstine, Celestine, Howenstine, Notestine, Volentine, Valentine

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Where is the Holestine family from?

You can see how Holestine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holestine family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Holestine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Holestine families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Holestine's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Holestine families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holestine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Holestine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Holestine. 34% of Holestine men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Proprietor
    10%
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Census Records

There are 884 census records available for the last name Holestine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holestine 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Holestine. 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 66 military records available for the last name Holestine. For the veterans among your Holestine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holestine lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Holestine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Holestine in 1969 was 84, and 75 in 2003.

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