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Hollay Family History

Hollay Name 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: Holly, Holley, Holway, Hollar, Hollan, Hollas, Hillary, Halley

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Where is the Hollay family from?

You can see how Hollay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hollay families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 5 Hollay families living in Indiana. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hollay's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hollay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hollay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hollay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hollay. 74% of Hollay men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hollay women worked as a Laundress. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    74%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 798 census records available for the last name Hollay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollay 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Hollay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 109 military records available for the last name Hollay. For the veterans among your Hollay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollay lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Hollay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hollay in 1965 was 56, and 97 in 2000.

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