Holthus Family History

Holthus Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Holthaus.

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

Similar surnames: Holthaus, Holten, Holthusen, Holthouse, Holter, Holtorf, Holtrop, Holt, Hoth, Horth

5,000 record(s) for Holthus

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
447	Military Records
158	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

Where is the Holthus family from?

You can see how Holthus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holthus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Holthus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Holthus families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Holthus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Holthus families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holthus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Holthus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Holthus.

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

55%

Laborer

26%

Farm labor

7%

New worker

7%

What Holthus family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Holthus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holthus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 158 immigration records available for the last name Holthus. 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.

Military Records

There are 447 military records available for the last name Holthus. For the veterans among your Holthus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Holthus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Holthus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Holthus in 1963 was 77, and 70 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holthus ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.