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Hollett Family History

Hollett Surname Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Howlett.

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


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Where is the Hollett family from?

You can see how Hollett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hollett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 56 Hollett families living in Devon. This was about 21% of all the recorded Hollett's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Hollett families in 1891.
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What did your Hollett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hollett. 24% of Hollett men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Hollett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hollett were Unpaid Domestic Duties and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Taxi Driver
    16%
  • Shipwright Retired
    16%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Hollett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollett 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hollett. 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 Hollett. For the veterans among your Hollett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollett lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Hollett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hollett in 1951 was 50, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hollett 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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