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Holstman Family History

Holstman 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: Horstman, Holsman, Holtman, Holstein, Holston, Holdman, Horsman

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Where is the Holstman family from?

You can see how Holstman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holstman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holstman families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Holstman families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Holstman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Holstman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holstman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Holstman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holstman 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Holstman. 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 9 military records available for the last name Holstman. For the veterans among your Holstman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holstman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Holstman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Holstman in 1965 was 78, and 79 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holstman 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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