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Holzworth Name Meaning

Altered form of German Holzwarth .

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


Similar surnames: Holzwarth, Housworth, Dulworth, Bozarth, Hayworth, Howarth

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Where is the Holzworth family from?

You can see how Holzworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holzworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Holzworth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Holzworth families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Holzworth's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Holzworth families in 1891.
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What did your Holzworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holzworth. 27% of Holzworth men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Holzworth women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holzworth were Foreman and Operator. .

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Foreman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Operator
    9%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Holzworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holzworth 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 372 immigration records available for the last name Holzworth. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Holzworth. For the veterans among your Holzworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holzworth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Holzworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Holzworth in 1962 was 82, and 74 in 2004.

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