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Hollocher Family History

Hollocher 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: Horlacher, Hoelscher, Holscher, Hollier, Holler, Hollinger

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Where is the Hollocher family from?

You can see how Hollocher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollocher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hollocher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Hollocher families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hollocher's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hollocher families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hollocher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hollocher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hollocher. 100% of Hollocher 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 719 census records available for the last name Hollocher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollocher 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Hollocher. 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 72 military records available for the last name Hollocher. For the veterans among your Hollocher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollocher lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Hollocher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hollocher in 1968 was 77, and 84 in 2002.

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