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Emholz Family History

Emholz 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: Rebholz, Umholtz, Edholm, Kamholz, Ekholm, Holz, Emhoff, Scholz, Molz

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Where is the Emholz family from?

You can see how Emholz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emholz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Emholz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Emholz families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Emholz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Emholz families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Emholz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emholz 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Emholz. 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 9 military records available for the last name Emholz. For the veterans among your Emholz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emholz lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2002, in the United States, Emholz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Emholz in 1985 was 93, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emholz 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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