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Hollwig Family History

Hollwig 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: Hellwig, Hellweg, Hollis, Holling, Helwig, Hollie, Hollin, Bollig

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Where is the Hollwig family from?

You can see how Hollwig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollwig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hollwig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hollwig families living in Missouri. This was about 88% of all the recorded Hollwig's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hollwig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hollwig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Hollwig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollwig 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Hollwig. 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 83 military records available for the last name Hollwig. For the veterans among your Hollwig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollwig lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Hollwig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hollwig in 1970 was 65, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hollwig 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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