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Holtan Family History

Holtan Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of numerous farmsteads so named from the definite plural form of holt ‘small wood’ (see Holt).

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


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You can see how Holtan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holtan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Holtan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Holtan families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Holtan's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Holtan families in 1891.
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What did your Holtan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Holtan. 100% of Holtan women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Domestic Servant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Holtan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holtan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Holtan. 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 272 military records available for the last name Holtan. For the veterans among your Holtan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holtan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Holtan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Holtan in 1959 was 45, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holtan 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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