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Holtwick Family History

Holtwick 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: Howick, Bostwick, Hollick, Holick, Hartwick, Hardwick, Borthwick

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Where is the Holtwick family from?

You can see how Holtwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holtwick family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holtwick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Holtwick families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Holtwick's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Holtwick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holtwick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Holtwick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Holtwick. 84% of Holtwick 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    84%
  • Repair Man
    17%

What Holtwick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 579 census records available for the last name Holtwick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holtwick 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Holtwick. 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 134 military records available for the last name Holtwick. For the veterans among your Holtwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holtwick lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Holtwick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Holtwick in 1963 was 78, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holtwick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holtwick 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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