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Holtam Family History

Holtam Surname Meaning

see Holtham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Holtam family from?

You can see how Holtam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holtam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Holtam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 49 Holtam families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Holtam's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Holtam families in 1891.
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What did your Holtam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fish Merchant (shop Keeper) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Holtam. 100% of Holtam men worked as a Fish Merchant (shop Keeper) and 86% of Holtam 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fish Merchant (shop Keeper)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Domestic Duties
    8%
  • Hospital Nurse
    8%

What Holtam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Holtam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holtam 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Holtam. 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 124 military records available for the last name Holtam. For the veterans among your Holtam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holtam lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Holtam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Holtam in 1968 was 51, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holtam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holtam ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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