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Holzendorf Family History

Holzendorf 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: Hilgendorf, Ohlendorf, Heckendorf, Hattendorf, Altendorf, Ostendorf

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Where is the Holzendorf family from?

You can see how Holzendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holzendorf family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Holzendorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Holzendorf families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Holzendorf's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Holzendorf families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holzendorf 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 Holzendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Part Liner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holzendorf. 45% of Holzendorf men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Holzendorf women worked as a Part Liner.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Common Labor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Part Liner
    100%

What Holzendorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Holzendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holzendorf 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Holzendorf. 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 384 military records available for the last name Holzendorf. For the veterans among your Holzendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holzendorf lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Holzendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Holzendorf in 1965 was 74, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holzendorf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holzendorf 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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