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Holsomback Family History

Holsomback Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Huelsenbeck a habitational name from a place called Hülsenbecke in Westphalia or Brandenburg.

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


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Where is the Holsomback family from?

You can see how Holsomback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holsomback family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Holsomback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Holsomback families living in North Carolina. This was about 57% of all the recorded Holsomback's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Holsomback families in 1840.
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What did your Holsomback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holsomback. 26% of Holsomback men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Holsomback women worked as a Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holsomback were New Worker 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
    26%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Miner
    12%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Worker
    20%
  • Spinner
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 59 immigration records available for the last name Holsomback. 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 650 military records available for the last name Holsomback. For the veterans among your Holsomback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holsomback lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Holsomback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Holsomback in 1954 was 30, and 64 in 2004.

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