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Holtgrew Family History

Holtgrew 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: Holtgrewe, Hultgren, Holmgren, Holten, Holter, Holte, Holtzer

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Where is the Holtgrew family from?

You can see how Holtgrew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holtgrew family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Holtgrew families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Holtgrew's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Holtgrew families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holtgrew 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 91 census records available for the last name Holtgrew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holtgrew 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Holtgrew. 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 52 military records available for the last name Holtgrew. For the veterans among your Holtgrew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holtgrew lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Holtgrew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Holtgrew in 1975 was 79, and 76 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holtgrew 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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