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Holstead Family History

Holstead Surname Meaning

English: variant of Halstead. Possibly an altered form of Norwegian Holstad.

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


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Where is the Holstead family from?

You can see how Holstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holstead family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Holstead families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 24 Holstead families living in Ontario. This was about 62% of all the recorded Holstead's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Holstead families in 1911.
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What did your Holstead ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Holstead. 75% of Holstead men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Operator
    25%

What Holstead family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Holstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holstead 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 512 immigration records available for the last name Holstead. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Holstead. For the veterans among your Holstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holstead lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Holstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Holstead in 1957 was 59, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holstead

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holstead 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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