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Holster Family History

Holster Name Meaning

North German: variant of Holst (with the addition of the agent suffix -er) or a habitational name for someone from Holsten near Hanover. This surname is very rare in northern Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Holter, Holsten, Hosler, Roster, Poster, Hoster, Hiester, Holtzer

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Where is the Holster family from?

You can see how Holster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Holster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Holster family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Holster's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Holster families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Holster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holster. 34% of Holster men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Holster women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holster were Truck Driver and Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • House Cleaning
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Holster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holster 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 580 immigration records available for the last name Holster. 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 758 military records available for the last name Holster. For the veterans among your Holster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holster lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Holster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Holster in 1956 was 52, and 74 in 2004.

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