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Hollenbach Family History

Hollenbach Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places so named for example in Bavaria Baden-Württemberg Austria.

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


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Where is the Hollenbach family from?

You can see how Hollenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollenbach family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hollenbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Hollenbach families living in Essex. This was about 80% of all the recorded Hollenbach's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Hollenbach families in 1891.
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What did your Hollenbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hollenbach. 20% of Hollenbach men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Hollenbach women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hollenbach were Painter and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Painter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hollenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollenbach 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 700 immigration records available for the last name Hollenbach. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hollenbach. For the veterans among your Hollenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollenbach lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hollenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hollenbach in 1955 was 50, and 74 in 2004.

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