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Holltorf Family History

Holltorf 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: Holtorf, Holdorf, Holton, Hollier, Holston, Holter, Holler, Dolloff

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Where is the Holltorf family from?

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

What did your Holltorf ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Holltorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holltorf 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Holltorf. 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 14 military records available for the last name Holltorf. For the veterans among your Holltorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holltorf lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Holltorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Holltorf in 1966 was 36, and 75 in 1998.

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