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Oberholzer Family History

Oberholzer Surname Meaning

Swiss German and German: variant of Oberholtzer. This surname is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Oberholzer family from?

You can see how Oberholzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oberholzer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Oberholzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Oberholzer families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Oberholzer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Oberholzer families in 1891.
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What did your Oberholzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oberholzer. 71% of Oberholzer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Oberholzer women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    71%
  • Laborer
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Oberholzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oberholzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oberholzer 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 447 immigration records available for the last name Oberholzer. 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 244 military records available for the last name Oberholzer. For the veterans among your Oberholzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oberholzer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Oberholzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Oberholzer in 1963 was 87, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oberholzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oberholzer 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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