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Holtger Family History

Holtger 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: Holter, Holtzer, Holder, Halter, Bolter, Holten, Holmer, Hollier

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holtger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Holtger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holtger 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 Holtger. 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 5 military records available for the last name Holtger. For the veterans among your Holtger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holtger lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Holtger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Holtger in 1971 was 73, and 90 in 1997.

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