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Hollander Family History

Hollander Surname Meaning

Dutch (also Den Hollander) German (also Holländer) English Swedish and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from Holland (see Holland).

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


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Where is the Hollander family from?

You can see how Hollander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollander family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hollander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 34 Hollander families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Hollander's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hollander families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hollander 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 Hollander ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, University Student and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hollander. 100% of Hollander men worked as an University Student and 60% of Hollander 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • University Student
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Domestic Servant
    10%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Paid Domestic Duties
    6%

What Hollander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Hollander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollander 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 12,000 immigration records available for the last name Hollander. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Hollander. For the veterans among your Hollander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollander lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hollander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hollander in 1944 was 29, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hollander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hollander 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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