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Holso Family History

Holso Surname 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: Holst, Hollo, Holson, Halse, House, Holm, Hose, Holton, Holme, Hole

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Where is the Holso family from?

You can see how Holso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holso family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Holso families living in Michigan. This was about 28% of all the recorded Holso's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Holso families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holso surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Holso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holso. 50% of Holso men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Holso women worked as a Servant.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Holso family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Holso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holso 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Holso. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 57 military records available for the last name Holso. For the veterans among your Holso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holso lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Holso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Holso in 1956 was 46, and 26 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holso ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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