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Holtzscherer Family History

Holtzscherer 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: Holscher, Scherer, Holtzer, Hoelscher, Holtmeyer, Hilscher

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Where is the Holtzscherer family from?

You can see how Holtzscherer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holtzscherer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Holtzscherer family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Holtzscherer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Holtzscherer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holtzscherer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Holtzscherer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holtzscherer 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Holtzscherer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Holtzscherer. For the veterans among your Holtzscherer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holtzscherer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1977, in the United States, Holtzscherer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Holtzscherer in 1966 was 66, and 74 in 1977.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holtzscherer 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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