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Holbach Family History

Holbach Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places so named in the Harz Mountains and Württemberg.

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


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Where is the Holbach family from?

You can see how Holbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holbach family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Holbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Holbach families living in Wisconsin. This was about 39% of all the recorded Holbach's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Holbach families in 1880.
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What did your Holbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holbach. 29% of Holbach men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Holbach women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    29%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Attendant
    15%
  • Janitor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Holbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 939 census records available for the last name Holbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holbach 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Holbach. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Holbach. For the veterans among your Holbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holbach lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Holbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Holbach in 1964 was 62, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holbach 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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