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Holzheimer Family History

Holzheimer Surname Meaning

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

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


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Where is the Holzheimer family from?

You can see how Holzheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holzheimer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Holzheimer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Holzheimer families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Holzheimer's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Holzheimer families in 1891.
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What did your Holzheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holzheimer. 23% of Holzheimer men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Holzheimer women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holzheimer were Farmer and Cook.

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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
    23%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Cook
    34%

What Holzheimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Holzheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holzheimer 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 547 immigration records available for the last name Holzheimer. 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 878 military records available for the last name Holzheimer. For the veterans among your Holzheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holzheimer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Holzheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Holzheimer in 1956 was 52, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holzheimer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holzheimer 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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