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Burholt Family History

Burholt Surname 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: Burhop, Burrola, Bucholz, Bucholtz, Burhoe, Holt, Burkett, Bolt

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Where is the Burholt family from?

You can see how Burholt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burholt family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Burholt family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Burholt's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Burholt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burholt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Burholt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Burholt. 100% of Burholt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Burholt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Burholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burholt 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Burholt. 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 14 military records available for the last name Burholt. For the veterans among your Burholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burholt lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Burholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Burholt in 1945 was 37, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burholt ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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