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Buholzer Family History

Buholzer Name 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: Banholzer, Holzer, Buhler, Holder, Boozer, Butler, Buller, Bolter

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Where is the Buholzer family from?

You can see how Buholzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buholzer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Buholzer families living in Missouri. This was about 75% of all the recorded Buholzer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Buholzer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buholzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buholzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cheese Maker and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buholzer. 100% of Buholzer men worked as a Cheese Maker and 100% of Buholzer women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Cheese Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Buholzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buholzer 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Buholzer. 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 50 military records available for the last name Buholzer. For the veterans among your Buholzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buholzer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Buholzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Buholzer in 1962 was 69, and 81 in 2004.

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