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Greenholtz Family History

Greenholtz 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: Reinholtz, Greenhouse, Greenhill, Greenhow, Greenhut, Greenhalgh

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Where is the Greenholtz family from?

You can see how Greenholtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greenholtz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Greenholtz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Greenholtz family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Greenholtz's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Greenholtz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greenholtz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Greenholtz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Greenholtz. 34% of Greenholtz men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Dealer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
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What Greenholtz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 817 census records available for the last name Greenholtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greenholtz 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Greenholtz. 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 91 military records available for the last name Greenholtz. For the veterans among your Greenholtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greenholtz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Greenholtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Greenholtz in 1963 was 74, and 79 in 2004.

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