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Holtfreter Family History

Holtfreter 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: Hollopeter, Holtgrewe, Holtmeyer, Holtmeier, Holter, Horter, Holtzer

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Where is the Holtfreter family from?

You can see how Holtfreter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holtfreter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Holtfreter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Holtfreter families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Holtfreter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Holtfreter families in 1891.
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What did your Holtfreter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Holtfreter. 34% of Holtfreter men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    34%
  • Polisher
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Holtfreter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 606 census records available for the last name Holtfreter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holtfreter 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Holtfreter. 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 78 military records available for the last name Holtfreter. For the veterans among your Holtfreter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holtfreter lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Holtfreter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Holtfreter in 1961 was 32, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holtfreter 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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