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Holzerland Family History

Holzerland 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: Holland, Overland, Helgeland, Haberland, Osterland, Holterman

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Where is the Holzerland family from?

You can see how Holzerland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holzerland family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Holzerland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Holzerland families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Holzerland's in USA. New York had the highest population of Holzerland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holzerland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Holzerland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Holzerland. 67% of Holzerland 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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 451 census records available for the last name Holzerland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holzerland 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Holzerland. 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 136 military records available for the last name Holzerland. For the veterans among your Holzerland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holzerland lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Holzerland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Holzerland in 1959 was 51, and 89 in 2003.

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