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Hollett Name Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Howlett .

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


Similar surnames: Tollett, Howlett, Hullett, Wollett, Hulett, Mullett, Holbert, Follett

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Where is the Hollett family from?

You can see how Hollett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hollett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 10 Hollett families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Hollett's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hollett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hollett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hollett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hollett. 21% of Hollett men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Hollett women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hollett were Carpenter and Housekeeper. .

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Mechanic
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    16%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Telephone Operator
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Hollett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollett 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hollett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hollett. For the veterans among your Hollett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollett lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Hollett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hollett in 1951 was 50, and 97 in 2004.

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