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Holwagner Family History

Holwagner 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: Holweger, Wagner, Hollander, Hagner, Holdener, Holland, Holder

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Where is the Holwagner family from?

You can see how Holwagner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holwagner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holwagner families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Holwagner families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Holwagner's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Holwagner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holwagner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Holwagner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Holwagner. 100% of Holwagner women worked as a Maid. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Holwagner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holwagner 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Holwagner. 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 15 military records available for the last name Holwagner. For the veterans among your Holwagner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holwagner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Holwagner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Holwagner in 1967 was 75, and 86 in 2003.

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