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Hollensen Family History

Hollensen 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: Tollefsen, Hollender, Wolfenden, Holgerson, Hollen, Hollinger

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Where is the Hollensen family from?

You can see how Hollensen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollensen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Hollensen families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hollensen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hollensen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hollensen 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 238 census records available for the last name Hollensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollensen 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Hollensen. 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 19 military records available for the last name Hollensen. For the veterans among your Hollensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollensen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Hollensen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hollensen in 1968 was 81, and 66 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hollensen 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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