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Holsing Family History

Holsing Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Holzing (see Holzinger).

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


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Where is the Holsing family from?

You can see how Holsing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holsing family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Holsing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Holsing families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Holsing's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Holsing families in 1911.
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What did your Holsing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holsing. 30% of Holsing men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Holsing women worked as a 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
    30%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Miner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Holsing family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Holsing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holsing 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Holsing. 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 281 military records available for the last name Holsing. For the veterans among your Holsing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holsing lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Holsing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Holsing in 1961 was 59, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holsing

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holsing 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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