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Holtsberg Family History

Holtsberg 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: Holberg, Holzberg, Hultberg, Holmberg, Kolberg, Helberg, Holter

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Where is the Holtsberg family from?

You can see how Holtsberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holtsberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Holtsberg families living in Ohio. This was about 56% of all the recorded Holtsberg's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Holtsberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holtsberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Holtsberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Holtsberg. 60% of Holtsberg men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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What Holtsberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Holtsberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holtsberg 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Holtsberg. 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 33 military records available for the last name Holtsberg. For the veterans among your Holtsberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holtsberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Holtsberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Holtsberg in 1963 was 68, and 98 in 2003.

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