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Holan Family History

Holan Surname Meaning

Czech: nickname from a derivative of holý ‘naked, bare, or clean-shaven’ (see Holy).

Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farms chiefly in Trøndelag named with the definite plural form of Old Norse hóll ‘round hill, mound’.

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


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Where is the Holan family from?

You can see how Holan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Holan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 40 Holan families living in Lancashire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Holan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Holan families in 1891.
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What did your Holan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Holan. 60% of Holan men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Holan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holan were Postman and School Teacher.

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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

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Postman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Cook
    7%
  • Grocer Shop Assistant
    5%
  • School Teacher
    5%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Holan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holan 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Holan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Holan. For the veterans among your Holan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holan lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Holan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Holan in 1950 was 43, and 74 in 2004.

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