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Holzwarth Name Meaning

German: occupational name for a forest warden from Middle High German holz ‘wood’ + wart ‘keeper guardian’. Compare Holtgrewe .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Holzschuh, Dorwart, Holzhauer, Howarth, Hauswirth, Horth, Willwerth

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Where is the Holzwarth family from?

You can see how Holzwarth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holzwarth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Holzwarth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Holzwarth families living in New Jersey. This was about 23% of all the recorded Holzwarth's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Holzwarth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holzwarth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Holzwarth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holzwarth. 19% of Holzwarth men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Holzwarth women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holzwarth were Farming and Packer. .

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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
    19%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Work
    10%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    34%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Packer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Holzwarth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holzwarth 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Holzwarth. 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 Holzwarth. For the veterans among your Holzwarth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holzwarth lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Holzwarth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Holzwarth in 1961 was 39, and 87 in 2004.

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