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Hollnagel Family History

Hollnagel 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: Hollinger, Nothnagel, Hufnagel, Hartnagel, Hollowell, Holland

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Where is the Hollnagel family from?

You can see how Hollnagel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollnagel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hollnagel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Hollnagel families living in Iowa. This was about 74% of all the recorded Hollnagel's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hollnagel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hollnagel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hollnagel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hollnagel. 50% of Hollnagel 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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

What Hollnagel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 615 census records available for the last name Hollnagel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollnagel 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Hollnagel. 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 141 military records available for the last name Hollnagel. For the veterans among your Hollnagel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollnagel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Hollnagel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hollnagel in 1959 was 41, and 91 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hollnagel 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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