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Barkholtz Family History

Barkholtz Name 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: Birkholz, Buckholtz, Bergholz, Bockholt, Bartholf, Bartholow, Barthol

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Where is the Barkholtz family from?

You can see how Barkholtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barkholtz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Barkholtz family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Barkholtz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Barkholtz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barkholtz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barkholtz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barkholtz. 100% of Barkholtz 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Barkholtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barkholtz 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Barkholtz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 48 military records available for the last name Barkholtz. For the veterans among your Barkholtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barkholtz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Barkholtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Barkholtz in 1963 was 56, and 75 in 2004.

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