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Holtey Family History

Holtey 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, Holtby, Holley, Holsey, Holtry, Holey, Halley

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Where is the Holtey family from?

You can see how Holtey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holtey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holtey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Holtey families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Holtey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Holtey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Holtey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holtey 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Holtey. 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 82 military records available for the last name Holtey. For the veterans among your Holtey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holtey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Holtey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Holtey in 1965 was 66, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holtey 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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