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Wachholz Family History

Wachholz Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name for someone from a place called Wachholz (‘boggy woods’) near Stade (Lower Saxony).

From the ancient Germanic personal name Wacald.

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


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Where is the Wachholz family from?

You can see how Wachholz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wachholz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wachholz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 35 Wachholz families living in Wisconsin. This was about 52% of all the recorded Wachholz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wachholz families in 1880.
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What did your Wachholz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wachholz. 44% of Wachholz men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Wachholz women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wachholz were Mechanic and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Telephone Operator
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%

What Wachholz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wachholz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wachholz 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 744 immigration records available for the last name Wachholz. 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 689 military records available for the last name Wachholz. For the veterans among your Wachholz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wachholz lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Wachholz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Wachholz in 1951 was 34, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wachholz 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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