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Holveck Family History

Holveck Surname Meaning

French (Alsace Vosges and Lorraine): habitational name from Hohlweg a place in Moselle (Lorraine) and Bas-Rhin (Alsace).

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


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Where is the Holveck family from?

You can see how Holveck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holveck family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Holveck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Holveck families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Holveck's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Holveck families in 1880.
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What did your Holveck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holveck. 34% of Holveck men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Holveck women worked as an Office Clerk.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    100%

What Holveck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 714 census records available for the last name Holveck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holveck 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 323 immigration records available for the last name Holveck. 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 156 military records available for the last name Holveck. For the veterans among your Holveck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holveck lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Holveck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Holveck in 1948 was 61, and 75 in 2004.

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