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Atherholt Family History

Atherholt Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Aderhold.

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


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Where is the Atherholt family from?

You can see how Atherholt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atherholt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Atherholt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Atherholt families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Atherholt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Atherholt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Atherholt 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 Atherholt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Atherholt. 29% of Atherholt men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Atherholt women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Atherholt were Manager and House Wife.

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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
    29%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Manager
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Cashier
    25%
  • House Wife
    25%

What Atherholt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Atherholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atherholt 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Atherholt. 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 238 military records available for the last name Atherholt. For the veterans among your Atherholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atherholt lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Atherholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Atherholt in 1955 was 54, and 85 in 2004.

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