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Hollberg Family History

Hollberg 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: Holberg, Hellberg, Hallberg, Holzberg, Holmberg, Hillberg, Hollier

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Where is the Hollberg family from?

You can see how Hollberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hollberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Hollberg families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hollberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hollberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hollberg 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 Hollberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hollberg. 24% of Hollberg men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Hollberg women worked as a School Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    24%
  • Printerdecorator
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Elevator Operator
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%

What Hollberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 986 census records available for the last name Hollberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollberg 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 503 immigration records available for the last name Hollberg. 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 130 military records available for the last name Hollberg. For the veterans among your Hollberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollberg lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Hollberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hollberg in 1958 was 48, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hollberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hollberg 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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