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Holzberg Family History

Holzberg Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of various places called Holzberg for example in Hesse and Silesia.

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


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Where is the Holzberg family from?

You can see how Holzberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holzberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Holzberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Holzberg families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Holzberg's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Holzberg families in 1911.
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What did your Holzberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Holzberg. 100% of Holzberg women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Holzberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 994 census records available for the last name Holzberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holzberg 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 587 immigration records available for the last name Holzberg. 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 204 military records available for the last name Holzberg. For the veterans among your Holzberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holzberg lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Holzberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Holzberg in 1955 was 65, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holzberg 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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