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Holtrey Family History

Holtrey 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: Holtry, Holten, Holter, Holte, Holtzer, Holtrop, Holtby, Holley

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Where is the Holtrey family from?

You can see how Holtrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holtrey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Holtrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Holtrey family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Holtrey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Holtrey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holtrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Holtrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Holtrey. 50% of Holtrey men worked as a 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

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Attendant
    50%
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Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Holtrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holtrey 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Holtrey. 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 96 military records available for the last name Holtrey. For the veterans among your Holtrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holtrey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Holtrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Holtrey in 1966 was 57, and 75 in 2004.

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