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Hollern Family History

Hollern Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Halloran.

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


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Where is the Hollern family from?

You can see how Hollern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollern family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hollern families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Hollern families living in Northumberland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hollern's in United Kingdom. Northumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Hollern families in 1891.
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What did your Hollern ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hollern. 50% of Hollern men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Hollern women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Shovel Operator
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Hollern family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hollern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollern 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Hollern. 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 286 military records available for the last name Hollern. For the veterans among your Hollern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollern lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hollern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hollern in 1964 was 76, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hollern 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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