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Holts Name Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Holtz .

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


Similar surnames: Folts, Holtz, Hilts, Houts, Sholty, Foltz, Botts, Sholtis, Dilts

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Where is the Holts family from?

You can see how Holts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Holts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 43 Holts families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Holts's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Holts families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holts surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Holts ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Holts. 100% of Holts 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Holts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holts 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 481 immigration records available for the last name Holts. 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 774 military records available for the last name Holts. For the veterans among your Holts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holts lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Holts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Holts in 1944 was 37, and 69 in 2004.

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