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Holterhoff Family History

Holterhoff 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: Westerhoff, Olthoff, Fetterhoff, Kolthoff, Holter, Holgerson

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Where is the Holterhoff family from?

You can see how Holterhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holterhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holterhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Holterhoff families living in New York. This was about 58% of all the recorded Holterhoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Holterhoff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Holterhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holterhoff 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Holterhoff. 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 111 military records available for the last name Holterhoff. For the veterans among your Holterhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holterhoff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Holterhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Holterhoff in 1962 was 69, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holterhoff 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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