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Holtet Family History

Holtet 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: Holten, Holter, Holte, Holder, Holton, Holme, Halter, Hole, Bolter

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Where is the Holtet family from?

You can see how Holtet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holtet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holtet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Holtet families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Holtet's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Holtet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holtet 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 Holtet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Holtet. 100% of Holtet men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Holtet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holtet 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Holtet. 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 20 military records available for the last name Holtet. For the veterans among your Holtet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holtet lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Holtet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Holtet in 1958 was 37, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holtet 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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