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Holther Family History

Holther 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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Where is the Holther family from?

You can see how Holther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holther family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holther families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Holther families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Holther's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Holther families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holther 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 Holther ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Holther. 100% of Holther women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Holther family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Holther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holther 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 Holther. 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 60 military records available for the last name Holther. For the veterans among your Holther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holther lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Holther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Holther in 1962 was 77, and 39 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holther 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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