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Elzholz Family History

Elzholz 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: Rebholz, Bergholz, Eichholz, Delahoz, Reinholz, Fernholz, Nabholz

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Where is the Elzholz family from?

You can see how Elzholz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elzholz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elzholz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Elzholz families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Elzholz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Elzholz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elzholz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elzholz ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Elzholz ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Elzholz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elzholz 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Elzholz. 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 55 military records available for the last name Elzholz. For the veterans among your Elzholz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elzholz lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Elzholz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Elzholz in 1972 was 78, and 86 in 1999.

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