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Holmertz Family History

Holmertz 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: Holmer, Holbert, Hohertz, Homer, Holder, Holme, Hertz, Helmer

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Where is the Holmertz family from?

You can see how Holmertz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holmertz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Holmertz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Holmertz family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Holmertz's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Holmertz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Holmertz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holmertz 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Holmertz. 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 10 military records available for the last name Holmertz. For the veterans among your Holmertz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holmertz lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1997, in the United States, Holmertz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Holmertz in 1987 was 72, and 78 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holmertz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holmertz 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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