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Holtzinger Family History

Holtzinger Surname Meaning

German: variant of Holzinger.

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


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Where is the Holtzinger family from?

You can see how Holtzinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holtzinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Holtzinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Holtzinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Holtzinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Holtzinger families in 1840.
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What did your Holtzinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holtzinger. 22% of Holtzinger men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Holtzinger women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holtzinger were Clerk and 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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Molder
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Holtzinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Holtzinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holtzinger 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Holtzinger. 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 532 military records available for the last name Holtzinger. For the veterans among your Holtzinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holtzinger lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Holtzinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Holtzinger in 1958 was 43, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holtzinger 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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