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Wachholtz Family History

Wachholtz 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, Buchholtz, Buchholz, Eichholz, Scholtz, Buckholtz, Eicholtz

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Where is the Wachholtz family from?

You can see how Wachholtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wachholtz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wachholtz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Wachholtz families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wachholtz's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wachholtz families in 1880.
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What did your Wachholtz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wachholtz. 34% of Wachholtz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wachholtz women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Wachholtz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Wachholtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wachholtz 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Wachholtz. 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 167 military records available for the last name Wachholtz. For the veterans among your Wachholtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wachholtz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Wachholtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wachholtz in 1968 was 82, and 27 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wachholtz 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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