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Buholz Family History

Buholz 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: Bucholz, Bubolz, Buhl, Buchholz, Bujold, Buboltz, Bucolo, Buol, Holz

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Where is the Buholz family from?

You can see how Buholz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buholz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Buholz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Buholz families living in Wisconsin. This was about 47% of all the recorded Buholz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Buholz families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Buholz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buholz 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Buholz. 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 16 military records available for the last name Buholz. For the veterans among your Buholz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buholz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Buholz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Buholz in 1965 was 78, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buholz 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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