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Hollner Family History

Hollner 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: Hollier, Holler, Wollner, Mollner, Hillner, Zollner, Hellner, Heller

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Where is the Hollner family from?

You can see how Hollner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hollner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hollner family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hollner's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Hollner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hollner 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 Hollner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hollner. 60% of Hollner men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Coal Man
    40%

What Hollner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Hollner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollner 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Hollner. 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 89 military records available for the last name Hollner. For the veterans among your Hollner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hollner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hollner in 1962 was 56, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hollner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hollner 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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