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Hollmer Family History

Hollmer 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: Holmer, Hollier, Holler, Vollmer, Follmer, Hillmer, Hellmer, Heller

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Where is the Hollmer family from?

You can see how Hollmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hollmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Hollmer families living in Derbyshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hollmer's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Hollmer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hollmer 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 Hollmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hollmer. 34% of Hollmer men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hollmer women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hollmer were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Miner
    27%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Hollmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hollmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollmer 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Hollmer. 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 184 military records available for the last name Hollmer. For the veterans among your Hollmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollmer lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2002, in the United States, Hollmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hollmer in 1946 was 47, and 54 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hollmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hollmer 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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