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Holer Family History

Holer Surname Meaning

see Holler.

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


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Where is the Holer family from?

You can see how Holer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Holer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Holer families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Holer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Holer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holer 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 Holer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holer. 44% of Holer men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Holer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holer were Mechanic and 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

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Mechanic
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    37%
  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%

What Holer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Holer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holer 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 834 immigration records available for the last name Holer. 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 403 military records available for the last name Holer. For the veterans among your Holer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Holer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Holer in 1962 was 49, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holer 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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