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Holterhaus Family History

Holterhaus Name 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: Osterhaus, Holthaus, Holderbaum, Westerhaus, Oberhaus, Holterman

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Where is the Holterhaus family from?

You can see how Holterhaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holterhaus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Holterhaus families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Holterhaus's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Holterhaus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holterhaus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Holterhaus ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Holterhaus ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Holterhaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holterhaus 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Holterhaus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Holterhaus. For the veterans among your Holterhaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holterhaus lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Holterhaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Holterhaus in 1974 was 74, and 37 in 2003.

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