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Holtegard Family History

Holtegard Surname 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: Legard, Holter, Oppegard, Hoggard, Holweger, Holstead, Lillegard

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

There are 34 census records available for the last name Holtegard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holtegard 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Holtegard. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Holtegard. For the veterans among your Holtegard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holtegard lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1987, in the United States, Holtegard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Holtegard in 1975 was 77, and 74 in 1987.

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