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Hulstein Name Meaning

Dutch vowel variant of German Holstein .

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


Similar surnames: Holstein, Holsten, Stein, Hulse, Hasten, Halstead, Alsteen, Hollstein

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Where is the Hulstein family from?

You can see how Hulstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hulstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hulstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hulstein family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hulstein's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Hulstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hulstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hulstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hulstein. 42% of Hulstein men worked as a Farm Operator. .

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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

  • Farm Operator
    42%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Helper
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
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What Hulstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 497 census records available for the last name Hulstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hulstein 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Hulstein. 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 53 military records available for the last name Hulstein. For the veterans among your Hulstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hulstein lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hulstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hulstein in 1964 was 44, and 82 in 2004.

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