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Meyerholtz Family History

Meyerholtz 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: Meyerhofer, Meyerhoff, Meyerowitz, Keilholtz, Overholt, Osterholt

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Where is the Meyerholtz family from?

You can see how Meyerholtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyerholtz family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Meyerholtz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Meyerholtz family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Meyerholtz's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Meyerholtz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meyerholtz 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 Meyerholtz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meyerholtz. 36% of Meyerholtz men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    36%
  • Farming
    29%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Proprietor
    15%

What Meyerholtz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 513 census records available for the last name Meyerholtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyerholtz 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Meyerholtz. 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 43 military records available for the last name Meyerholtz. For the veterans among your Meyerholtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyerholtz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Meyerholtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Meyerholtz in 1963 was 77, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meyerholtz 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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