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Meyerholz Family History

Meyerholz 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: Meyerhoff, Meyerhofer, Cederholm, Meyerson, Meinholz, Meserole, Meyer

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Where is the Meyerholz family from?

You can see how Meyerholz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyerholz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meyerholz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Meyerholz families living in Illinois. This was about 28% of all the recorded Meyerholz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Meyerholz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meyerholz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meyerholz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meyerholz. 55% of Meyerholz men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Meyerholz women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    55%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Mechanic
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Meyerholz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 618 census records available for the last name Meyerholz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyerholz 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Meyerholz. 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 Meyerholz. For the veterans among your Meyerholz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyerholz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Meyerholz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Meyerholz in 1958 was 56, and 87 in 2003.

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