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Hierholzer Family History

Hierholzer Surname Meaning

South German: habitational name for someone from Hierholz near St. Blasien.

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


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Where is the Hierholzer family from?

You can see how Hierholzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hierholzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hierholzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Hierholzer families living in Ohio. This was about 48% of all the recorded Hierholzer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hierholzer families in 1880.
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What did your Hierholzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hierholzer. 45% of Hierholzer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hierholzer women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hierholzer were Minister and Maid.

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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
    45%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Minister
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Hierholzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hierholzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hierholzer 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Hierholzer. 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 523 military records available for the last name Hierholzer. For the veterans among your Hierholzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hierholzer lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Hierholzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hierholzer in 1950 was 42, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hierholzer 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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