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Holzbacher Family History

Holzbacher 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: Hornbacher, Horlacher, Mohrbacher, Mosbacher, Holzhauser, Holbach

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Where is the Holzbacher family from?

You can see how Holzbacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holzbacher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Holzbacher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Holzbacher families living in Middlesex. This was about 71% of all the recorded Holzbacher's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Holzbacher families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Holzbacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holzbacher 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Holzbacher. 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 45 military records available for the last name Holzbacher. For the veterans among your Holzbacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holzbacher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Holzbacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Holzbacher in 1963 was 81, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holzbacher 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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