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Holzmeister Family History

Holzmeister 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: Hofmeister, Hoffmeister, Hagemeister, Hameister, Hafemeister

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Where is the Holzmeister family from?

You can see how Holzmeister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holzmeister family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Holzmeister families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Holzmeister families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Holzmeister's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Holzmeister families in 1880.
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What did your Holzmeister ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holzmeister. 60% of Holzmeister men worked as a Painter and 100% of Holzmeister women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Painter
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 736 census records available for the last name Holzmeister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holzmeister 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Holzmeister. 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 133 military records available for the last name Holzmeister. For the veterans among your Holzmeister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holzmeister lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Holzmeister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Holzmeister in 1962 was 43, and 98 in 2004.

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