This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Holtmann family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Holtmann Family History

Holtmann Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Holt.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Holtmann family from?

You can see how Holtmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holtmann family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Holtmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 47 Holtmann families living in Illinois. This was about 42% of all the recorded Holtmann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Holtmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holtmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Holtmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holtmann. 22% of Holtmann men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Holtmann women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holtmann were Truck Driver and Box Maker.

View Census Data for Holtmann | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Brickmaker
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Box Maker
    50%

What Holtmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Holtmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holtmann census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Holtmann

Passenger Lists

There are 756 immigration records available for the last name Holtmann. 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.

View all Holtmann immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 861 military records available for the last name Holtmann. For the veterans among your Holtmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Holtmann military records

You've only scratched the surface of Holtmann family history

Discover More

What is the average Holtmann lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Holtmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Holtmann in 1949 was 62, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holtmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holtmann 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Holtmann family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial