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Farnholtz Family History

Farnholtz 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: Fernholz, Arnholt, Fahrenholz, Farnworth, Shanholtz, Reinholtz

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Where is the Farnholtz family from?

You can see how Farnholtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farnholtz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Farnholtz family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Farnholtz's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Farnholtz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farnholtz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farnholtz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Farnholtz. 100% of Farnholtz 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Farnholtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farnholtz 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Farnholtz. 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 18 military records available for the last name Farnholtz. For the veterans among your Farnholtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farnholtz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Farnholtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Farnholtz in 1965 was 52, and 90 in 2000.

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