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Nabholz Family History

Nabholz Surname Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for a wheelwright or cartwright from Middle High German nabeholz ‘hub wood'

wood for the part around the hub of a wagon wheel.

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


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Where is the Nabholz family from?

You can see how Nabholz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nabholz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nabholz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Nabholz families living in Oregon. This was about 36% of all the recorded Nabholz's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Nabholz families in 1880.
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What did your Nabholz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Short Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nabholz. 62% of Nabholz men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nabholz women worked as a Short Worker.

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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
    62%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Electrician
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Short Worker
    100%

What Nabholz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 747 census records available for the last name Nabholz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nabholz 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Nabholz. 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 122 military records available for the last name Nabholz. For the veterans among your Nabholz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nabholz lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Nabholz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nabholz in 1951 was 28, and 77 in 2004.

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