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Holts Family History

Holts Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Holtz.

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


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Where is the Holts family from?

You can see how Holts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Holts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Holts families living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Holts's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Holts families in 1911.
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What did your Holts ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Holts. 100% of Holts men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Holts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holts 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 481 immigration records available for the last name Holts. 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 774 military records available for the last name Holts. For the veterans among your Holts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holts lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Holts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Holts in 1944 was 37, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holts 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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