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Holzhauser Family History

Holzhauser Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of numerous places called Holzhausen.

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


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Where is the Holzhauser family from?

You can see how Holzhauser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holzhauser family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Holzhauser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Holzhauser families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Holzhauser's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Holzhauser families in 1891.
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What did your Holzhauser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holzhauser. 28% of Holzhauser men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Holzhauser women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holzhauser were Clerk and Owner.

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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
    28%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Owner
    14%

What Holzhauser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Holzhauser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holzhauser 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 474 immigration records available for the last name Holzhauser. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Holzhauser. For the veterans among your Holzhauser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holzhauser lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Holzhauser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Holzhauser in 1958 was 62, and 88 in 2004.

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