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Holshauer Family History

Holshauer 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: Holzhauer, Holzhauser, Holshouser, Hochhauser, Hallbauer, Hofbauer

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Where is the Holshauer family from?

You can see how Holshauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holshauer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Holshauer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Holshauer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Holshauer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Holshauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holshauer 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Holshauer. 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 6 military records available for the last name Holshauer. For the veterans among your Holshauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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