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Holzkopf Family History

Holzkopf Surname 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: Holtrop, Roskopf, Rothkopf, Holtorf, Hartkopf, Holdorf, Polakoff

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Where is the Holzkopf family from?

You can see how Holzkopf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holzkopf family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Holzkopf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Holzkopf family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Holzkopf's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Holzkopf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holzkopf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Holzkopf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Holzkopf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holzkopf 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Holzkopf. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Holzkopf. For the veterans among your Holzkopf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holzkopf lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1995, in the United States, Holzkopf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Holzkopf in 1980 was 76, and 96 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holzkopf 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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