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Holinger Family History

Holinger 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: Hollinger, Olinger, Holzinger, Solinger, Bolinger, Holsinger

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Where is the Holinger family from?

You can see how Holinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Holinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Holinger families living in Lancashire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Holinger's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Holinger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holinger 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 Holinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holinger. 43% of Holinger men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Holinger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holinger were Manager and Housekeeper.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Trained Nurse
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Holinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Holinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holinger 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Holinger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 162 military records available for the last name Holinger. For the veterans among your Holinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holinger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Holinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Holinger in 1968 was 72, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holinger 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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