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Holzmann Family History

Holzmann Surname Meaning

German: topographic name for someone who lived in a wood from Holz ‘wood copse’ + -mann ‘man’.

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a woodman (see Holzer).

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


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Where is the Holzmann family from?

You can see how Holzmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holzmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Holzmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Holzmann families living in Yorkshire. This was about 85% of all the recorded Holzmann's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Holzmann families in 1891.
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What did your Holzmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Holzmann. 100% of Holzmann women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Servant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Holzmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holzmann 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Holzmann. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Holzmann. For the veterans among your Holzmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holzmann lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Holzmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Holzmann in 1958 was 63, and 80 in 2004.

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