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Holt Family History
Holt Genealogy & Family TreeHolt is an English name from Lancashire, England, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Old English word holt which means “wood” or “grove” and referred to someone who lived near such a landmark. Roots for the name can also be found in Germany, Finland, and Denmark. The family motto is Exaltavit humiles which means “He hath exalted the humble.”
Other spellings include “Holte,” “Holz,” “Holdt,” “Hoult,” and “Hulti.” Notable people with the surname include Australian actress Claire Holt (The Vampire Diaries, The Originals, H2O: Just Add Water), American astronomer Henry Holt, American football player Torry Holt (St. Louis Rams, Jacksonville Jaguars, New England Patriots), and fictional character Steve Holt (Arrested Development). The first Holt to come to America was Randall Holt in Virginia in 1620.
Holt Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Katherine Holt -- --, 1354 June 30, 1438
- Lawrence Shackleford Holt -- --, 1883 March 13, 1961 North Carolina
- William Holt -- --, 1570 October 17, 1622
- Ellen Holt -- --, 1547 November 0, 1610
- Sara Shatford Holt -- --, 1608 December 0, 1624 England
Holt Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- James Holt -- --, 1651 December 13, 1690 Massachusetts
- Mary Holt -- --, 1800 December 0, 1878
- Elizabeth Holt -- --, 1731 April 30, 1732 Connecticut
- William Holt -- --, 1714 January 20, 1726 Connecticut
- Ebenezer Holt -- --, 1733 August 19, 1820 Connecticut
