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Hollenbaugh Family History

Hollenbaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hollenbach.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hollenbaugh family from?

You can see how Hollenbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollenbaugh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hollenbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Hollenbaugh family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hollenbaugh's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hollenbaugh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hollenbaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hollenbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hollenbaugh. 29% of Hollenbaugh men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Hollenbaugh women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hollenbaugh were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

What Hollenbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hollenbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollenbaugh 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Hollenbaugh. 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 791 military records available for the last name Hollenbaugh. For the veterans among your Hollenbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollenbaugh lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Hollenbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hollenbaugh in 1947 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

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