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Hollsten Family History

Hollsten 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: Holsten, Hollstein, Holten, Holstein, Holston, Hollen, Hellstern

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Where is the Hollsten family from?

You can see how Hollsten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollsten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hollsten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Hollsten families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Hollsten's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hollsten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hollsten 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 209 census records available for the last name Hollsten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollsten 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Hollsten. 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 48 military records available for the last name Hollsten. For the veterans among your Hollsten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollsten lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Hollsten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hollsten in 1967 was 81, and 80 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hollsten 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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