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Holleman Family History

Holleman Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Holman.

Americanized form of German Hollemann: habitational name for someone from any of numerous places called Holle(n) a variant of Holle.

English (Middlesex): variant of Holloman.

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


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Where is the Holleman family from?

You can see how Holleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holleman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Holleman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Holleman families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Holleman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Holleman families in 1891.
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What did your Holleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Holleman. 100% of Holleman 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Holleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holleman 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 927 immigration records available for the last name Holleman. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Holleman. For the veterans among your Holleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holleman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Holleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Holleman in 1944 was 21, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holleman 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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