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Holtmeyer Family History

Holtmeyer Surname Meaning

North German: occupational name for a steward of woodland or a tenant farmer (see Meyer) whose farm lay by a wood.

(Middle Low German holt).

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


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Where is the Holtmeyer family from?

You can see how Holtmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holtmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holtmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Holtmeyer families living in Ohio. This was about 48% of all the recorded Holtmeyer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Holtmeyer families in 1880.
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What did your Holtmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Shoe Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holtmeyer. 32% of Holtmeyer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Holtmeyer women worked as a Shoe Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Farming
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    100%

What Holtmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Holtmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holtmeyer 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Holtmeyer. 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 234 military records available for the last name Holtmeyer. For the veterans among your Holtmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holtmeyer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Holtmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Holtmeyer in 1960 was 40, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holtmeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holtmeyer 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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