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Holsen Family History

Holsen Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from a farm name in Førde in western Norway from Old Norse hollr ‘friendly generous’ and sær ‘sea’ denoting a location rich in fish.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Holsen family from?

You can see how Holsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Holsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Holsen families living in Quebec. This was about 45% of all the recorded Holsen's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Holsen families in 1911.
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What did your Holsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holsen. 20% of Holsen men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Holsen women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holsen were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Secretary
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%

What Holsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Holsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holsen 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 675 immigration records available for the last name Holsen. 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 216 military records available for the last name Holsen. For the veterans among your Holsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holsen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Holsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Holsen in 1963 was 67, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holsen 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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