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Holtorf Family History

Holtorf Surname Meaning

North German: habitational name from any of several places so named from holt ‘wood’ + dorf ‘village’.

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


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Where is the Holtorf family from?

You can see how Holtorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holtorf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Holtorf families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Holtorf families living in Iowa. This was about 42% of all the recorded Holtorf's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Holtorf families in 1880.
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What did your Holtorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Holtorf. 100% of Holtorf 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Holtorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holtorf 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Holtorf. 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 341 military records available for the last name Holtorf. For the veterans among your Holtorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holtorf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Holtorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Holtorf in 1963 was 70, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holtorf 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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