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Hollon Family History

Hollon Surname Meaning

English: altered form of Holland.

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


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Where is the Hollon family from?

You can see how Hollon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hollon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Hollon families living in British Columbia. This was about 47% of all the recorded Hollon's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hollon families in 1911.
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What did your Hollon ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    25%
  • New Worker
    4%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    39%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Farmer
    9%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Hollon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollon 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Hollon. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hollon. For the veterans among your Hollon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollon lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hollon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Hollon in 1944 was 23, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hollon 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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