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Hollock Family History

Hollock Surname Meaning

English: topographic name from Middle English holk(e) ‘cavity hollow’ (Old English holc(a) holoc)

for someone who lived ‘(by the) hollow’.

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


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Where is the Hollock family from?

You can see how Hollock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hollock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Hollock families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hollock's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hollock families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hollock 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 Hollock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hollock. 22% of Hollock men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Hollock women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hollock were Mechanic and Housekeeping.

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Section Laborer
    16%
  • Mechanic
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Maid
    24%
  • Housework
    24%
  • Housekeeping
    16%

What Hollock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hollock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollock 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Hollock. 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 389 military records available for the last name Hollock. For the veterans among your Hollock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollock lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Hollock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hollock in 1946 was 42, and 49 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hollock 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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