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Hollish Family History

Hollish 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: Hollis, Hollier, Lollis, Mellish, Hornish, Holling, Hillis, Hollick

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Where is the Hollish family from?

You can see how Hollish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Hollish families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Hollish's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hollish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hollish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Hollish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollish 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hollish. 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 34 military records available for the last name Hollish. For the veterans among your Hollish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollish lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hollish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hollish in 1963 was 55, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hollish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hollish 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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