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Wacholtz Family History

Wacholtz 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: Wachholz, Scholtz, Eicholtz, Bucholtz, Schultz, Achatz, Holtz

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Where is the Wacholtz family from?

You can see how Wacholtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wacholtz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wacholtz families living in Wisconsin. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wacholtz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wacholtz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wacholtz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wacholtz ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wacholtz. 100% of Wacholtz 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Wacholtz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 482 census records available for the last name Wacholtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wacholtz 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Wacholtz. 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 224 military records available for the last name Wacholtz. For the veterans among your Wacholtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wacholtz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Wacholtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wacholtz in 1964 was 83, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wacholtz 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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