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Holthusen Family History

Holthusen Name Meaning

North German: habitational name from a common placename derived from Middle Low German holt ‘small wood’ + husen dative plural of hus ‘house’.

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


Similar surnames: Holzhausen, Holten, Holthaus, Holter, Outhouse, Wilshusen, Holte

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Where is the Holthusen family from?

You can see how Holthusen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holthusen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Holthusen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Holthusen families living in London. This was about 61% of all the recorded Holthusen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Holthusen families in 1891.
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What did your Holthusen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Holthusen. 100% of Holthusen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Holthusen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holthusen 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 795 immigration records available for the last name Holthusen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 397 military records available for the last name Holthusen. For the veterans among your Holthusen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holthusen lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Holthusen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Holthusen in 1958 was 53, and 72 in 2004.

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