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Hollam Family History

Hollam 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: Hallam, Hollar, Hollan, Wollam, Hollas, Holland, Dollar, Holm, Halla

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Where is the Hollam family from?

You can see how Hollam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hollam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Hollam families living in Kent. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hollam's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Hollam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hollam 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 Hollam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hollam. 100% of Hollam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hollam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 969 census records available for the last name Hollam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollam 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Hollam. 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 80 military records available for the last name Hollam. For the veterans among your Hollam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollam lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1981, in the United States, Hollam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Hollam in 1966 was 94, and 79 in 1981.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hollam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hollam 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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