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Holzen Family History

Holzen 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: Holten, Holien, Hollen, Holben, Holen, Holden, Holzem, Holsen, Holzer

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Where is the Holzen family from?

You can see how Holzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holzen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Holzen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Holzen families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Holzen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Holzen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holzen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Holzen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Holzen. 50% of Holzen 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
    50%
  • Brick Layer
    50%

What Holzen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 817 census records available for the last name Holzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holzen 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Holzen. 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 260 military records available for the last name Holzen. For the veterans among your Holzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holzen lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Holzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Holzen in 1955 was 78, and 93 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holzen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holzen 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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