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Von Holten Family History

Von Holten Surname Meaning

German (von Holten): habitational name for someone from Holten in North Rhine-Westphalia formed with the preposition von ‘from’.

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


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You can see how Von Holten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Von Holten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Von Holten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Von Holten families living in Maryland. This was about 40% of all the recorded Von Holten's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Von Holten families in 1880.
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There are 310 census records available for the last name Von Holten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Von Holten 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

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There are 741 military records available for the last name Von Holten. For the veterans among your Von Holten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Von Holten lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Von Holten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Von Holten in 1970 was 94, and 84 in 2002.

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