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Buckholtz Family History

Buckholtz Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Buchholz.

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


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Where is the Buckholtz family from?

You can see how Buckholtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buckholtz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Buckholtz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Buckholtz families living in London. This was about 89% of all the recorded Buckholtz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Buckholtz families in 1891.
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What did your Buckholtz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buckholtz. 20% of Buckholtz men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Buckholtz women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buckholtz were Truck Driver and Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Mechanic
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    23%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Saleslady
    8%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 275 immigration records available for the last name Buckholtz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 547 military records available for the last name Buckholtz. For the veterans among your Buckholtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buckholtz lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Buckholtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Buckholtz in 1950 was 50, and 85 in 2004.

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