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Hollaw Family History

Hollaw 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, Hollow, Hollas, Holland, Dollar, Hallam, Halla, Molla

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Where is the Hollaw family from?

You can see how Hollaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollaw family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hollaw families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Hollaw family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hollaw's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Hollaw families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hollaw 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 60 census records available for the last name Hollaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollaw 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Hollaw. 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 military records available for the last name Hollaw. For the veterans among your Hollaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollaw lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1995, in the United States, Hollaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hollaw in 1993 was 30, and 46 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hollaw 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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