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Holtzhauer Family History

Holtzhauer 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: Holzhauer, Holzhauser, Holtzer, Holzhausen, Holthaus, Holtzinger

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Where is the Holtzhauer family from?

You can see how Holtzhauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holtzhauer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Holtzhauer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Holtzhauer families living in Missouri. This was about 39% of all the recorded Holtzhauer's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Holtzhauer families in 1880.
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What did your Holtzhauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Gardener and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holtzhauer. 43% of Holtzhauer men worked as a Gardener and 50% of Holtzhauer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holtzhauer were Farm Hand and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Gardener
    43%
  • Painter
    29%
  • Farm Hand
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 931 census records available for the last name Holtzhauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holtzhauer 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Holtzhauer. 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 152 military records available for the last name Holtzhauer. For the veterans among your Holtzhauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holtzhauer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Holtzhauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Holtzhauer in 1960 was 57, and 79 in 2002.

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