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Holzel Family History

Holzel 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: Holzem, Holzer, Hoelzel, Holder, Holme, Hole, Holten, Holmer, Hazel

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Where is the Holzel family from?

You can see how Holzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holzel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Holzel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Holzel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Holzel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Holzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper and Farm Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holzel. 20% of Holzel men worked as a Helper and 50% of Holzel women worked as a Farm Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holzel were Farm Laborer and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Operator
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 458 census records available for the last name Holzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holzel 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Holzel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Holzel. For the veterans among your Holzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holzel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Holzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Holzel in 1966 was 88, and 67 in 2003.

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