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Hollanshed Family History

Hollanshed 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: Hollingshed, Hollenshead, Hollinshead, Holland, Hollingshead

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Where is the Hollanshed family from?

You can see how Hollanshed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollanshed family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Hollanshed families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hollanshed's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hollanshed families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hollanshed surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Hollanshed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollanshed 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hollanshed. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hollanshed. For the veterans among your Hollanshed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollanshed lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Hollanshed life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hollanshed in 1973 was 44, and 75 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hollanshed 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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