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Herholz Family History

Herholz 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: Rebholz, Bergholz, Herold, Fernholz, Herbold, Gerhold, Herrold, Herod

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Where is the Herholz family from?

You can see how Herholz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herholz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herholz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Herholz families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Herholz's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Herholz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herholz 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 Herholz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herholz. 50% of Herholz men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Trucker
    50%

What Herholz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Herholz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herholz 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Herholz. 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 205 military records available for the last name Herholz. For the veterans among your Herholz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herholz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Herholz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Herholz in 1962 was 68, and 70 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herholz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herholz 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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