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Holtman Name Meaning

Dutch: variant of Holt + man ‘man’. Americanized form of German Holtmann .

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


Similar surnames: Holtzman, Hartman, Hottman, Holzman, Hollman, Holsman, Hortman

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Where is the Holtman family from?

You can see how Holtman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holtman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Holtman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Holtman families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Holtman's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Holtman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holtman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Holtman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Holtman. 60% of Holtman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Holtman women worked as an Income. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Holtman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holtman 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 928 immigration records available for the last name Holtman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

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

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What is the average Holtman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Holtman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Holtman in 1944 was 29, and 75 in 2004.

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