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Holtzlander Family History

Holtzlander Surname Meaning

German (Holtzländer): habitational name for someone from a region called Holzland (‘Woodland’) either one in Thuringia or one in the Palatinate or a topographic name for someone living in a woodland.

The surname Hol(t)zländer is no longer found in Germany.

Compare Holtslander, Hulslander, and Hultslander.

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


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Where is the Holtzlander family from?

You can see how Holtzlander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holtzlander family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Holtzlander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Holtzlander families living in Michigan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Holtzlander's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Holtzlander families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Holtzlander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holtzlander 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Holtzlander. 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 25 military records available for the last name Holtzlander. For the veterans among your Holtzlander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holtzlander lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Holtzlander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Holtzlander in 1972 was 71, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holtzlander 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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