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Holtaus Family History

Holtaus Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Holthaus, Holthus, Soltau, Holtan, Holts, Hollars, Hollas, Holland

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Where is the Holtaus family from?

You can see how Holtaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holtaus family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Holtaus family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Holtaus's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Holtaus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Holtaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holtaus 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Holtaus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Holtaus. For the veterans among your Holtaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holtaus lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1993, in the United States, Holtaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Holtaus in 1988 was 90, and 100 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holtaus 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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