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Hollas Family History

Hollas Surname Meaning

Czech: from a derivative of holý ‘bald bare or clean-shaven’; see Holy. English (Yorkshire): variant of Hallows.

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


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Where is the Hollas family from?

You can see how Hollas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hollas families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 268 Hollas families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Hollas's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hollas families in 1891.
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What did your Hollas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Twiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hollas. 34% of Hollas men worked as a Cotton Twiner and 85% of Hollas women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hollas were Music Teacher and Woollen Cloth Weaver.

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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

  • Cotton Twiner
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Music Teacher
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Woollen Cloth Weaver
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Hollas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollas 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 564 immigration records available for the last name Hollas. 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 362 military records available for the last name Hollas. For the veterans among your Hollas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hollas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hollas in 1963 was 77, and 44 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hollas 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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