Hollins Family History

Hollins Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from any of several places called Hollins (Staffordshire, Lancashire, Yorkshire) or else a topographic name from the plural of Middle English holin ‘holly’.

These places share a common root, indicating an origin tied to the landscape or geographical features of the area.

The name Hollins may reflect the presence of holly trees or related vegetation in the surroundings.

It highlights the significance of nature in naming conventions during the development of English surnames.

For further exploration, see Hollis, which relates to the same etymology.

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

Similar surnames: Hollin, Holling, Dollins, Hollis, Pollins, Hollings, Hollan, Gillins, Bullins, Helling

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4K	Immigration Records
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Where is the Hollins family from?

You can see how Hollins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hollins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 674 Hollins families living in Staffordshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Hollins's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Hollins families in 1891.

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What did your Hollins 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 Hollins. 11% of Hollins men worked as a General labourer and 70% of Hollins women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hollins were Bricklayer and Unpaid domestic duti.

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General labourer

11%

Farmer

Farm labourer

Bricklayer

Unpaid domestic duties

70%

Private means

Housewife

Unpaid domestic duti

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Census Record

There are 43K census records available for the last name Hollins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollins census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 4K immigration records available for the last name Hollins. 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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Military Records

There are 6K military records available for the last name Hollins. For the veterans among your Hollins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollins lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Hollins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hollins in 1943 was 35, and 71 in 2004.

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Hollins Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from any of several places called Hollins (Staffordshire, Lancashire, Yorkshire) or else a topographic name from the plural of Middle English holin ‘holly’.

These places share a common root, indicating an origin tied to the landscape or geographical features of the area.

The name Hollins may reflect the presence of holly trees or related vegetation in the surroundings.

It highlights the significance of nature in naming conventions during the development of English surnames.

For further exploration, see Hollis, which relates to the same etymology.

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

Where is the Hollins family from?

What did your Hollins ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

General labourer

11%

Farmer

Farm labourer

Bricklayer

Unpaid domestic duties

70%

Private means

Housewife

Unpaid domestic duti

What Hollins family records will you find?

What is the average Hollins lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Hollins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hollins in 1943 was 35, and 71 in 2004.

Hollins Family History

Hollins Surname Meaning

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Hollins Surname Meaning

192,000 record(s) for Hollins

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Where is the Hollins family from?

What did your Hollins ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Hollins family records will you find?

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Hollins lifespan?

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