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Holterman Name Meaning

Americanized form of North German Holtermann . Dutch: derivative of Holt with the addition of man ‘man’.

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


Similar surnames: Kolterman, Hesterman, Otterman, Walterman, Shusterman, Osterman

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Where is the Holterman family from?

You can see how Holterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holterman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Holterman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Holterman families living in Essex. This was about 86% of all the recorded Holterman's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Holterman families in 1891.
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What did your Holterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Holterman. 100% of Holterman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Holterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holterman 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 423 immigration records available for the last name Holterman. 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 316 military records available for the last name Holterman. For the veterans among your Holterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holterman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Holterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Holterman in 1961 was 46, and 82 in 2003.

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