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Hollin Family History

Hollin Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire and Yorkshire): variant of Hollen.

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


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Where is the Hollin family from?

You can see how Hollin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hollin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Hollin families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hollin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hollin families in 1911.
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What did your Hollin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hollin. 39% of Hollin men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Hollin women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hollin were Truck Driver and Cook.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Domestic
    13%
  • Cook
    10%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Hollin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollin 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 604 immigration records available for the last name Hollin. 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 765 military records available for the last name Hollin. For the veterans among your Hollin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hollin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hollin in 1962 was 58, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hollin 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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