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Holtzman Family History

Holtzman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Holzmann or its variant Holtzmann. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Holtzer and Holzman.

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


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Where is the Holtzman family from?

You can see how Holtzman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holtzman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Holtzman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Holtzman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Holtzman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Holtzman families in 1891.
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What did your Holtzman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shorthand Typist was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Holtzman. 100% of Holtzman women worked as a Shorthand Typist.

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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

  • Shorthand Typist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Holtzman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holtzman 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Holtzman. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Holtzman. For the veterans among your Holtzman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holtzman lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Holtzman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1956. The average life expectancy for Holtzman in 1943 was 55, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holtzman 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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