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Bookholtz Family History

Bookholtz 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: Bookhout, Bockholt, Buckholtz, Birkholz, Bookout, Buckholz, Buchholtz

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Where is the Bookholtz family from?

You can see how Bookholtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bookholtz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bookholtz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Bookholtz families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bookholtz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bookholtz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bookholtz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Bookholtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bookholtz 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Bookholtz. 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 17 military records available for the last name Bookholtz. For the veterans among your Bookholtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bookholtz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Bookholtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bookholtz in 1965 was 79, and 94 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bookholtz 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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