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Holfeltz Family History

Holfeltz 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: Hofeldt, Hosfeld, Holbert, Holtz, Hohertz, Halferty, Feltz, Hoffert

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Where is the Holfeltz family from?

You can see how Holfeltz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holfeltz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holfeltz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Holfeltz families living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Holfeltz's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Holfeltz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holfeltz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Holfeltz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Holfeltz. 100% of Holfeltz men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Holfeltz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holfeltz 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Holfeltz. 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 49 military records available for the last name Holfeltz. For the veterans among your Holfeltz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holfeltz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Holfeltz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Holfeltz in 1966 was 71, and 66 in 2004.

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