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Holters Family History

Holters 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: Holter, Wolters, Hollers, Holder, Halter, Bolter, Holten, Holmer

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Where is the Holters family from?

You can see how Holters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holters family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holters families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Holters families living in Ohio. This was about 54% of all the recorded Holters's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Holters families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holters surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Holters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holters 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Holters. 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 77 military records available for the last name Holters. For the veterans among your Holters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holters lifespan?

Between 1952 and 1999, in the United States, Holters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Holters in 1952 was 55, and 74 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holters 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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