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Holtmeier Family History

Holtmeier Surname Meaning

German: variant of Holtmeyer.

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


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Where is the Holtmeier family from?

You can see how Holtmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holtmeier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holtmeier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Holtmeier families living in Ohio. This was about 52% of all the recorded Holtmeier's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Holtmeier families in 1880.
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What did your Holtmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holtmeier. 36% of Holtmeier men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Holtmeier women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Farmer Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Holtmeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 619 census records available for the last name Holtmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holtmeier 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Holtmeier. 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 139 military records available for the last name Holtmeier. For the veterans among your Holtmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holtmeier lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Holtmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Holtmeier in 1964 was 82, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holtmeier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holtmeier 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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