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Holles Family History

Holles Surname Meaning

see Hollis.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Holles family from?

You can see how Holles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Holles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Holles families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Holles's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Holles families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holles 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 Holles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holles. 27% of Holles men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Holles women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holles were Farm Laborer and Housewife.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Housewife
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Holles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holles 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 573 immigration records available for the last name Holles. 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 356 military records available for the last name Holles. For the veterans among your Holles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holles lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Holles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Holles in 1964 was 76, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holles 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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