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Holtzclaw Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Holzklau which translates into modern German as ‘wood thief’ but is probably a nickname for someone who gathered wood from Middle High German holz ‘wood’ + a derivative of klūben ‘to pick up gather steal’.

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


Similar surnames: Holtsclaw, Holtz, Holsclaw, Holtzer, Dollar, Holzman, Hallas

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Where is the Holtzclaw family from?

You can see how Holtzclaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holtzclaw family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Holtzclaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Holtzclaw families living in Kentucky. This was about 38% of all the recorded Holtzclaw's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Holtzclaw families in 1840.
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What did your Holtzclaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holtzclaw. 32% of Holtzclaw men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Holtzclaw women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holtzclaw were Salesman and 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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Holtzclaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holtzclaw 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Holtzclaw. 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 Holtzclaw. For the veterans among your Holtzclaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holtzclaw lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Holtzclaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Holtzclaw in 1952 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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