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Holtenhoff Family History

Holtenhoff 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: Butenhoff, Olthoff, Dodenhoff, Kolthoff, Lenhoff, Holten, Bohnhoff

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holtenhoff 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 33 census records available for the last name Holtenhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holtenhoff 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Holtenhoff. 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 1 military records available for the last name Holtenhoff. For the veterans among your Holtenhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holtenhoff lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Holtenhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Holtenhoff in 1972 was 70, and 88 in 2003.

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