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Holtum Family History

Holtum Surname Meaning

see Holtham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Holtum family from?

You can see how Holtum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holtum family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Holtum families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Holtum families living in Durham. This was about 32% of all the recorded Holtum's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Holtum families in 1891.
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What did your Holtum ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Holtum. 100% of Holtum 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Holtum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holtum 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Holtum. 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 284 military records available for the last name Holtum. For the veterans among your Holtum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holtum lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2000, in the United States, Holtum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Holtum in 1958 was 64, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holtum 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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