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Holtgren Family History

Holtgren 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: Hultgren, Holmgren, Holten, Hallgren, Holtgrewe, Helgren, Holtzen

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Where is the Holtgren family from?

You can see how Holtgren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holtgren family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holtgren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Holtgren families living in Illinois. This was about 42% of all the recorded Holtgren's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Holtgren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holtgren 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 Holtgren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holtgren. 24% of Holtgren men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Holtgren women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Manager
    18%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Holtgren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 559 census records available for the last name Holtgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holtgren 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Holtgren. 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 49 military records available for the last name Holtgren. For the veterans among your Holtgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holtgren lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Holtgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Holtgren in 1965 was 52, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holtgren 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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