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Holthoefer Family History

Holthoefer 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: Holtmeyer, Holshouser, Holtmeier, Holthouse, Holter, Holtzer

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Where is the Holthoefer family from?

You can see how Holthoefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holthoefer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holthoefer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Holthoefer families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Holthoefer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Holthoefer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Holthoefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holthoefer 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Holthoefer. 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 17 military records available for the last name Holthoefer. For the veterans among your Holthoefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holthoefer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1992, in the United States, Holthoefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Holthoefer in 1964 was 79, and 79 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holthoefer 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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