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Holsey Family History

Holsey Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): perhaps a variant of Halsey.

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


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Where is the Holsey family from?

You can see how Holsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Holsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Holsey families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Holsey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Holsey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holsey 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 Holsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holsey. 42% of Holsey men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Holsey women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holsey were Porter 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
    42%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Porter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    16%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Laundress
    12%
  • Teacher
    11%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Holsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holsey 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Holsey. 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 994 military records available for the last name Holsey. For the veterans among your Holsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holsey lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Holsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Holsey in 1947 was 43, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holsey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holsey 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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