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Holtsclaw Family History

Holtsclaw Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Holzklau (see Holtzclaw).

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


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Where is the Holtsclaw family from?

You can see how Holtsclaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holtsclaw family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Holtsclaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Holtsclaw families living in Kentucky. This was about 39% of all the recorded Holtsclaw's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Holtsclaw families in 1840.
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What did your Holtsclaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holtsclaw. 33% of Holtsclaw men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Holtsclaw women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holtsclaw were Farming and Clerk.

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    29%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Secretary
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

What Holtsclaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Holtsclaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holtsclaw 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Holtsclaw. 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 769 military records available for the last name Holtsclaw. For the veterans among your Holtsclaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holtsclaw lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Holtsclaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Holtsclaw in 1943 was 66, and 76 in 2004.

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