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Holzem Family History

Holzem Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so called near Koblenz or from one in Luxembourg; the placename is a dialect form of Holzheim.

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


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Where is the Holzem family from?

You can see how Holzem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holzem family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holzem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Holzem families living in Wisconsin. This was about 53% of all the recorded Holzem's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Holzem families in 1880.
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What did your Holzem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Holzem. 43% of Holzem men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Labor
    29%

What Holzem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 585 census records available for the last name Holzem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holzem 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Holzem. 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 180 military records available for the last name Holzem. For the veterans among your Holzem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holzem lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Holzem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Holzem in 1963 was 72, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holzem 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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