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Hollman Family History

Hollman Name Meaning

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

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


Similar surnames: Pollman, Dollman, Hellman, Holleman, Collman, Hillman, Zollman

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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 1911 there were 20 Hollman families living in Ontario. This was about 36% of all the recorded Hollman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hollman families in 1911.
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.

What did your Hollman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hollman. 64% of Hollman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hollman women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Labourer
    19%
  • Shipper
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%
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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 Canada, 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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