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Hollida Family History

Hollida 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: Holliday, Hollier, Halliday, Ollila, Holladay, Hollis, Holling

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Where is the Hollida family from?

You can see how Hollida families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollida family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hollida families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Hollida families living in Westmorland. This was about 70% of all the recorded Hollida's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Hollida families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hollida surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hollida ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hollida. 67% of Hollida men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    67%
  • Carpenter
    34%

What Hollida family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 577 census records available for the last name Hollida. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollida 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Hollida. 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 98 military records available for the last name Hollida. For the veterans among your Hollida ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollida lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Hollida life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hollida in 1967 was 74, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hollida

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hollida 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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