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Holste Family History

Holste Surname Meaning

Variant of Holst

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


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Where is the Holste family from?

You can see how Holste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holste family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Holste families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Holste family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Holste's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Holste families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holste 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 Holste ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holste. 49% of Holste men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Holste women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holste were Salesman and New Worker.

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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
    49%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    23%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • New Worker
    10%

What Holste family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Holste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holste 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 901 immigration records available for the last name Holste. 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 811 military records available for the last name Holste. For the veterans among your Holste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holste lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Holste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Holste in 1957 was 49, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holste

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holste 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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