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Holterfield Family History

Holterfield 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: Holderfield, Porterfield, Potterfield, Overfield, Hollifield

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Where is the Holterfield family from?

You can see how Holterfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holterfield family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holterfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Holterfield families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Holterfield's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Holterfield families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holterfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Holterfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Holterfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holterfield 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Holterfield. 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 13 military records available for the last name Holterfield. For the veterans among your Holterfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holterfield lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Holterfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Holterfield in 1975 was 59, and 80 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holterfield 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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