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Holse Family History

Holse 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: Halse, House, Hose, Holme, Hole, Hulse, Holte, Holle, Holst, Folse

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Where is the Holse family from?

You can see how Holse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holse family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Holse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Holse families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Holse's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Holse families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holse 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 Holse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Sales Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holse. 25% of Holse men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Holse women worked as a Sales Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holse were Baker and Housekeeper.

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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
    25%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Baker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Holse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 730 census records available for the last name Holse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holse 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Holse. 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 138 military records available for the last name Holse. For the veterans among your Holse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holse lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Holse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Holse in 1964 was 72, and 58 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holse 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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