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Hollstein Name Meaning

German: variant of Holstein or perhaps a habitational name from Hollstein on the Werra River.

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


Similar surnames: Holstein, Holsten, Millstein, Hohnstein, Holston, Holster, Hulstein

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Where is the Hollstein family from?

You can see how Hollstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollstein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hollstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Hollstein families living in Wisconsin. This was about 27% of all the recorded Hollstein's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hollstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hollstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hollstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hollstein. 100% of Hollstein 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hollstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollstein 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 930 immigration records available for the last name Hollstein. 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 Hollstein. For the veterans among your Hollstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollstein lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hollstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hollstein in 1962 was 69, and 84 in 2004.

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