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Hollman Family History

Hollman Surname Meaning

English (Kent and Sussex): variant of Holman. Americanized form of German Hollmann or Höllmann.

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


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Where is the Hollman family from?

You can see how Hollman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hollman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 85 Hollman families living in Kent. This was about 44% of all the recorded Hollman's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Hollman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hollman 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 Hollman 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 Hollman. 28% of Hollman men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Hollman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hollman were Motor Driver and House Wife.

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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
    28%
  • Butchers Assistant
    19%
  • Garage Proprietor
    19%
  • Motor Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • House Wife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Hollman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollman 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 Hollman. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hollman. For the veterans among your Hollman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollman lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Hollman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hollman in 1947 was 46, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hollman 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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