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Holtgraver Family History

Holtgraver 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: Holtgrave, Holtgrewe, Hartgraves, Belgrave, Holter, Colegrove

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Where is the Holtgraver family from?

You can see how Holtgraver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holtgraver family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holtgraver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Holtgraver families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Holtgraver's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Holtgraver families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holtgraver surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Holtgraver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Holtgraver. 67% of Holtgraver men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Holtgraver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holtgraver 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Holtgraver. 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 90 military records available for the last name Holtgraver. For the veterans among your Holtgraver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holtgraver lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Holtgraver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Holtgraver in 1965 was 71, and 85 in 2002.

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