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Hollan Name Meaning

English: variant of Hollen .

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


Similar surnames: Hollin, Hollman, Follen, Holland, Wollan, Collman, Colman, Homan

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Where is the Hollan family from?

You can see how Hollan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hollan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Hollan families living in Alberta. This was about 92% of all the recorded Hollan's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hollan families in 1911.
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What did your Hollan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hollan. 100% of Hollan men worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Hollan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollan 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 777 immigration records available for the last name Hollan. 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 Hollan. For the veterans among your Hollan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollan lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Hollan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hollan in 1948 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

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