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Hollak Family History

Hollak 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: Hollar, Hollan, Pollak, Hollas, Holland, Dollar, Hallam, Holyoak

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Where is the Hollak family from?

You can see how Hollak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hollak families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hollak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hollak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hollak 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 Hollak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rivet Heater was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hollak. 50% of Hollak men worked as a Rivet Heater.

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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

  • Rivet Heater
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Hollak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Hollak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollak 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Hollak. 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 33 military records available for the last name Hollak. For the veterans among your Hollak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Hollak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hollak in 1965 was 65, and 65 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hollak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hollak 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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