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Holzberger Family History

Holzberger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Holzberg.

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


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Where is the Holzberger family from?

You can see how Holzberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holzberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holzberger families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Holzberger families living in Iowa. This was about 26% of all the recorded Holzberger's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Holzberger families in 1880.
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What did your Holzberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holzberger. 34% of Holzberger men worked as a Machinist and 34% of Holzberger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holzberger were Farmer and Housework.

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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

  • Machinist
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Brakeman
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • File Clerk
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

What Holzberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Holzberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holzberger 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 382 immigration records available for the last name Holzberger. 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 597 military records available for the last name Holzberger. For the veterans among your Holzberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holzberger lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Holzberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Holzberger in 1953 was 60, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holzberger 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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