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Holtke Family History

Holtke 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: Holte, Holton, Holme, Hole, Holten, Holt, Holter, Hilke, Bolte

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Where is the Holtke family from?

You can see how Holtke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holtke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holtke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Holtke family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Holtke's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Holtke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holtke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Holtke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Holtke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holtke 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Holtke. 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 122 military records available for the last name Holtke. For the veterans among your Holtke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holtke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Holtke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Holtke in 1963 was 30, and 81 in 2003.

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