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Holzmeyer Family History

Holzmeyer 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: Holtmeyer, Hoffmeyer, Wolfmeyer, Homeyer, Holzemer, Holtmeier

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Where is the Holzmeyer family from?

You can see how Holzmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holzmeyer family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Holzmeyer families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Holzmeyer's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Holzmeyer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holzmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Holzmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Holzmeyer. 100% of Holzmeyer 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Holzmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holzmeyer 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Holzmeyer. 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 68 military records available for the last name Holzmeyer. For the veterans among your Holzmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holzmeyer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Holzmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Holzmeyer in 1964 was 58, and 71 in 2003.

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