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Holsch Family History

Holsch 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: Hosch, Horsch, Hoesch, Polich, Hirsch, Hoch, Posch, Dolch, Dorsch

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Where is the Holsch family from?

You can see how Holsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holsch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Holsch family living in Iowa. This was about 20% of all the recorded Holsch's in USA. Iowa and 4 other states had the highest population of Holsch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holsch 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 138 census records available for the last name Holsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holsch 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Holsch. 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 29 military records available for the last name Holsch. For the veterans among your Holsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holsch lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1996, in the United States, Holsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Holsch in 1989 was 87, and 81 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holsch 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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