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Holtom Family History

Holtom Name Meaning

English: variant of Holtham .

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


Similar surnames: Holton, Haltom, Hilton, Holm, Halton, Colton, Holten, Holt, Holston

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Where is the Holtom family from?

You can see how Holtom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holtom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Holtom families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Holtom family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Holtom's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Holtom families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holtom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Holtom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holtom. 50% of Holtom men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Holtom women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holtom were Laborer and New Worker. .

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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
    50%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Holtom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holtom 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 412 immigration records available for the last name Holtom. 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 753 military records available for the last name Holtom. For the veterans among your Holtom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holtom lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Holtom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Holtom in 1962 was 81, and 87 in 2004.

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