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Holtom Family History

Holtom Surname Meaning

English: variant of Holtham.

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


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Where is the Holtom family from?

You can see how Holtom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holtom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Holtom families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 13 Holtom families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Holtom's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Holtom families in 1911.
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What did your Holtom ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Holtom. 75% of Holtom men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Holtom women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holtom were Labourer and Dressmaker.

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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
    75%
  • Labourer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Dressmaker
    34%

What Holtom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Holtom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holtom 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 412 immigration records available for the last name Holtom. 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 753 military records available for the last name Holtom. For the veterans among your Holtom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holtom lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Holtom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Holtom in 1962 was 81, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holtom 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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