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Hollerman Family History

Hollerman 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: Hellerman, Holterman, Hillerman, Holleman, Holleran, Wollerman

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Where is the Hollerman family from?

You can see how Hollerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollerman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hollerman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Hollerman families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hollerman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hollerman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hollerman 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 Hollerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hollerman. 29% of Hollerman men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Hollerman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hollerman were Salesman 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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Laundress
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Hollerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hollerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollerman 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Hollerman. 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 183 military records available for the last name Hollerman. For the veterans among your Hollerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollerman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hollerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hollerman in 1962 was 87, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hollerman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hollerman 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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