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Holthofer Family History

Holthofer 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, Holtzer, Kelnhofer, Holthusen, Holtmeyer, Longhofer, Olthoff

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Where is the Holthofer family from?

You can see how Holthofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holthofer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holthofer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Holthofer family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Holthofer's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Holthofer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Holthofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holthofer 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Holthofer. 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 61 military records available for the last name Holthofer. For the veterans among your Holthofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holthofer lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1993, in the United States, Holthofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Holthofer in 1971 was 78, and 68 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holthofer 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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