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Early Origins of the Holste family

The surname Holste was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in South Holland, a province of Holland, the most crowded province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Rotterdam, Leyden and Shiedam. Noted is the famed castle of Teilengen where Jacqueline of Bavaria is buried. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Holste family

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Holste Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Holst, van Holst, Holste, van Holste and others.

Early Notables of the Holste family

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Holste migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Holste Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Andreas Holste, who settled in America in 1780
  • Andreas Holste, who landed in America in 1780 1
Holste Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Dorothea Holste, aged 4, who arrived in New Orleans, La in 1843 1
  • Franz H Holste, aged 41, who landed in New Orleans, La in 1843 1
  • Justine Holste, aged 15, who arrived in New Orleans, La in 1843 1
  • Maria Holste, aged 43, who landed in New Orleans, La in 1843 1
  • Wilhelmine Holste, aged 9, who arrived in New Orleans, La in 1843 1
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  1. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)


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