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Hollemon Family History

Hollemon 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: Holleman, Hollimon, Hollomon, Hollen, Tolleson, Hollon, Holliman

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Where is the Hollemon family from?

You can see how Hollemon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollemon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hollemon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hollemon family living in South Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hollemon's in USA. South Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Hollemon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hollemon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hollemon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hollemon. 50% of Hollemon 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 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Builder
    17%
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Census Records

There are 598 census records available for the last name Hollemon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollemon 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Hollemon. 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 73 military records available for the last name Hollemon. For the veterans among your Hollemon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollemon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hollemon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hollemon in 1963 was 68, and 61 in 2004.

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