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Holtzer Family History

Holtzer Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Holzer and in North America (also) an altered form of this. This surname is also found in France (mainly Alsace) and the Netherlands.

German (Höltzer): variant of Hölzer (see Holzer). In some cases also a Germanized or Americanized form of Slovenian Holcer or of its rare variant Holcar (see Holzer).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Holtzer family from?

You can see how Holtzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holtzer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Holtzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Holtzer families living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Holtzer's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Holtzer families in 1891.
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What did your Holtzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Holtzer. 100% of Holtzer 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Holtzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holtzer 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 622 immigration records available for the last name Holtzer. 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 867 military records available for the last name Holtzer. For the veterans among your Holtzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holtzer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Holtzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Holtzer in 1956 was 49, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holtzer 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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