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Hollwager Family History

Hollwager 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: Hollinger, Holweger, Hollier, Holler, Bollinger, Dollinger, Zollinger

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Where is the Hollwager family from?

You can see how Hollwager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollwager family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hollwager families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Hollwager families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hollwager's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hollwager families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Hollwager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollwager 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hollwager. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hollwager. For the veterans among your Hollwager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollwager lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Hollwager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hollwager in 1967 was 81, and 90 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hollwager 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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