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Holtry Family History

Holtry Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined. This surname occurs chiefly in PA.

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


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Where is the Holtry family from?

You can see how Holtry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holtry family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Holtry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Holtry family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Holtry's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Holtry families in 1911.
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What did your Holtry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holtry. 57% of Holtry men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Holtry women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holtry were Truck Driver and Cook.

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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
    57%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Seamstress
    29%
  • Cook
    29%

What Holtry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Holtry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holtry 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Holtry. 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 390 military records available for the last name Holtry. For the veterans among your Holtry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holtry lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Holtry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Holtry in 1953 was 58, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holtry 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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