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Hollom Family History

Hollom 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: Bollom, Hollon, Hollo, Collom, Pollom, Hollow, Ollom, Holm, Holton

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Where is the Hollom family from?

You can see how Hollom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hollom families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Hollom families living in Warwickshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Hollom's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Hollom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hollom 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 Hollom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gas Fitter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hollom. 60% of Hollom men worked as a Gas Fitter and 72% of Hollom women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hollom were Correspondence Clerk and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gas Fitter
    60%
  • Correspondence Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Nurse
    15%
  • Private Means
    15%

What Hollom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hollom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollom 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Hollom. 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 100 military records available for the last name Hollom. For the veterans among your Hollom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollom lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hollom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hollom in 1966 was 79, and 37 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hollom 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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