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Buckholz Family History

Buckholz Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Buchholz.

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


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Where is the Buckholz family from?

You can see how Buckholz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buckholz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Buckholz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Buckholz families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Buckholz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Buckholz families in 1891.
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What did your Buckholz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buckholz. 29% of Buckholz men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Buckholz women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buckholz were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Housework
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Buckholz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buckholz 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 903 immigration records available for the last name Buckholz. 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 804 military records available for the last name Buckholz. For the veterans among your Buckholz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buckholz lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Buckholz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Buckholz in 1956 was 41, and 60 in 2004.

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