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Hunholz Family History

Hunholz 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: Huxhold, Bucholz, Hunton, Buchholz, Denholm, Sponholz, Rebholz

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Where is the Hunholz family from?

You can see how Hunholz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunholz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hunholz families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Hunholz families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hunholz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hunholz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hunholz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hunholz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hunholz. 50% of Hunholz 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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%
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Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Hunholz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunholz 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Hunholz. 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 25 military records available for the last name Hunholz. For the veterans among your Hunholz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hunholz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hunholz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hunholz in 1966 was 85, and 92 in 2003.

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