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Holla Family History

Holla 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: Halla, Molla, Bolla, Holly, Golla, Holle, Colla, Holl, Rolla, Zolla

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Where is the Holla family from?

You can see how Holla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holla family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Holla families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Holla families living in Ontario. This was about 36% of all the recorded Holla's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Holla families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holla 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 Holla ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Holla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holla 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Holla. 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 433 military records available for the last name Holla. For the veterans among your Holla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holla lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Holla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Holla in 1962 was 61, and 79 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holla 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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