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Holtman Family History

Holtman Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Holt + man ‘man’. Americanized form of German Holtmann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Holtman family from?

You can see how Holtman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holtman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Holtman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Holtman families living in Kent. This was about 46% of all the recorded Holtman's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Holtman families in 1891.
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What did your Holtman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Holtman. 100% of Holtman 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%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Holtman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holtman 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 928 immigration records available for the last name Holtman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Holtman. For the veterans among your Holtman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holtman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Holtman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Holtman in 1944 was 29, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holtman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holtman 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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