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Hollars Family History

Hollars Name Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Hollaers: genitivized form of Hollaar (see Hollar ). The surname Hollaers is rare in the Netherlands.

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


Similar surnames: Zollars, Collar, Hollers, Holland, Kollars, Zellars, Hollar, Hillers

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Where is the Hollars family from?

You can see how Hollars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollars family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hollars families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Hollars families living in Yorkshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hollars's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hollars families in 1891.
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What did your Hollars ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hollars. 31% of Hollars men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Hollars women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hollars were Carpenter and Clerk. .

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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
    26%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hollars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollars 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Hollars. 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 515 military records available for the last name Hollars. For the veterans among your Hollars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollars lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hollars life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hollars in 1958 was 34, and 59 in 2004.

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