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Lodholz Family History

Lodholz Name Meaning

North German: topographic name for someone near or in a swampy woods from lodde ‘dirt mire’ + holz ‘wood’.

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


Similar surnames: Loadholt, Holz, Wolz, Bucholz, Scholz, Mongold, Mohon, Widhalm, Hohlt

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Where is the Lodholz family from?

You can see how Lodholz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lodholz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lodholz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Lodholz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 41% of all the recorded Lodholz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lodholz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lodholz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lodholz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lodholz. 34% of Lodholz men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lodholz women worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 730 census records available for the last name Lodholz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lodholz 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Lodholz. 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 85 military records available for the last name Lodholz. For the veterans among your Lodholz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lodholz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Lodholz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Lodholz in 1966 was 88, and 94 in 2004.

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