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Holtaway Family History

Holtaway 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: Holaway, Hollaway, Holdaway, Holladay, Holloway, Ottaway, Hallaway

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Where is the Holtaway family from?

You can see how Holtaway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holtaway family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Holtaway families living in Essex. This was about 44% of all the recorded Holtaway's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Holtaway families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holtaway surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Holtaway ancestors do for a living?

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

What Holtaway family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Holtaway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holtaway 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Holtaway. 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 17 military records available for the last name Holtaway. For the veterans among your Holtaway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holtaway lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Holtaway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Holtaway in 1978 was 92, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holtaway

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holtaway 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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