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Hollensbe Family History

Hollensbe 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: Hollen, Hohensee, Dollens, Hollenberg, Hollenbeck, Follansbee

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Where is the Hollensbe family from?

You can see how Hollensbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollensbe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hollensbe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Hollensbe families living in Indiana. This was about 84% of all the recorded Hollensbe's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hollensbe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hollensbe 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 Hollensbe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hollensbe. 75% of Hollensbe men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hollensbe women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Hollensbe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Hollensbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollensbe 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Hollensbe. 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 162 military records available for the last name Hollensbe. For the veterans among your Hollensbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollensbe lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Hollensbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hollensbe in 1958 was 61, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hollensbe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hollensbe 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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