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Holtzner Family History

Holtzner Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Holtzer, Holter, Hiltner, Holzer, Hetzner, Holtzen, Holtzinger

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Where is the Holtzner family from?

You can see how Holtzner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holtzner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Holtzner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Holtzner families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Holtzner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Holtzner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holtzner 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 Holtzner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holtzner. 50% of Holtzner men worked as a Helper and 100% of Holtzner women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Helper
    50%
  • Lineman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Holtzner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Holtzner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holtzner 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Holtzner. 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 44 military records available for the last name Holtzner. For the veterans among your Holtzner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holtzner lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Holtzner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Holtzner in 1969 was 80, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holtzner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holtzner 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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