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Holzknecht Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a forester's or forest ranger's assistant from Old High German holz ‘wood’.

The term combines two elements: holz, which means ‘wood’, and knecht, meaning ‘boy’, ‘apprentice’, or ‘servant’.

This name likely denoted someone who worked in the forestry industry, assisting more senior rangers or foresters.

Such occupational names were common in German-speaking regions and often reflected the profession or role of an individual.

Overall, this name emphasizes the relationship between the person and their work within the forested environment.

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


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Where is the Holzknecht family from?

You can see how Holzknecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holzknecht family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holzknecht families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Holzknecht families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Holzknecht's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Holzknecht families in 1880.
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What did your Holzknecht ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holzknecht. 25% of Holzknecht men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Holzknecht women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Rate Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Holzknecht family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 987 census records available for the last name Holzknecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holzknecht 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Holzknecht. 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 523 military records available for the last name Holzknecht. For the veterans among your Holzknecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holzknecht lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Holzknecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Holzknecht in 1963 was 56, and 106 in 2004.

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