Holtzer Family History

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Holtzer Name Meaning

German: topographic name for someone who lived in a wood, from Holtz + the -er suffix denoting an inhabitant. Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a woodcutter or someone who sold wood, from an agent derivative of German Holz ‘wood’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Holter, Hoelzer, Holtz, Halter, Holder, Seltzer, Holmer, Bolter

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Holtzer Family Origin

Where is the Holtzer family from?

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    You can see how Holtzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holtzer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Holtzer families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Holtzer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 63% of all the recorded Holtzer's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Holtzer families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holtzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Holtzer Family Occupations

    What did your Holtzer ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Farmer, Keeping House and Dry Goods Merchant were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Holtzer. The most common Holtzer occupation in the USA was Farmer. 30% of Holtzer's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Holtzer family was Electrician.

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    • Farmer

      30%

    • Keeping House

      17%

    • Dry Goods Merchant

      4%

    • Electrician

      4%

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

    Holtzer Historical Records

    What Holtzer family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Holtzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holtzer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Holtzer. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Holtzer. For the veterans among your Holtzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Holtzer Life Expectancy

    What is the average Holtzer lifespan?

    Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Holtzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Holtzer in 1956 was 49, and 57 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holtzer

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holtzer 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.

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