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Hollison Family History

Hollison 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: Mollison, Rollison, Dollison, Tollison, Hollimon, Ollison, Collison

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Where is the Hollison family from?

You can see how Hollison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hollison families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Hollison families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hollison's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Hollison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hollison 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 Hollison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hollison. 31% of Hollison men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Hollison women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hollison were Mechanic and Off Work.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Mechanic
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Off Work
    25%

What Hollison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 665 census records available for the last name Hollison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollison 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Hollison. 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 124 military records available for the last name Hollison. For the veterans among your Hollison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollison lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Hollison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hollison in 1964 was 76, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hollison

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hollison 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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