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Holleger Family History

Holleger 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: Holweger, Hollier, Holler, Hollinger, Hoeger, Holzemer, College

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Where is the Holleger family from?

You can see how Holleger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holleger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holleger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Holleger families living in Wisconsin. This was about 80% of all the recorded Holleger's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Holleger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holleger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Holleger ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Holleger ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Holleger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holleger 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Holleger. 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 39 military records available for the last name Holleger. For the veterans among your Holleger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holleger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Holleger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Holleger in 1963 was 86, and 77 in 2003.

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