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Holscher Name Meaning

North German (Hölscher): see Hoelscher .

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


Similar surnames: Hoelscher, Hulcher, Hilscher, Holschuh, Doescher, Doscher, Holster

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Where is the Holscher family from?

You can see how Holscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holscher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Holscher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Holscher families living in Iowa. This was about 19% of all the recorded Holscher's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Holscher families in 1880.
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What did your Holscher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holscher. 48% of Holscher men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Holscher women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holscher were Truck Driver and 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
    48%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Clerk
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    17%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Packer
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Holscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holscher 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Holscher. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Holscher. For the veterans among your Holscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holscher lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Holscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Holscher in 1952 was 36, and 83 in 2004.

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