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Holtzen Family History

Holtzen Surname Meaning

German: from an inflected form of Holtz ‘small wood copse’.

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


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Where is the Holtzen family from?

You can see how Holtzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holtzen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Holtzen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Holtzen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Holtzen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Holtzen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holtzen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Holtzen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holtzen. 65% of Holtzen men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Holtzen women worked as a House Keeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holtzen were Presser and Secretary.

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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
    65%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Cabinet Maker
    8%
  • Presser
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    34%
  • Servant
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

What Holtzen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Holtzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holtzen 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Holtzen. 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 454 military records available for the last name Holtzen. For the veterans among your Holtzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holtzen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Holtzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Holtzen in 1964 was 76, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holtzen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holtzen 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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