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Hollas Family History

Hollas Name Meaning

Czech: from a derivative of holý ‘bald bare or clean-shaven’; see Holy . English (Yorkshire): variant of Hallows .

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


Similar surnames: Hallas, Dollar, Kollars, Ballas, Hollis, Golla, Mallas, Halls, Collis

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Where is the Hollas family from?

You can see how Hollas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hollas families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Hollas family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hollas's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Hollas families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hollas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hollas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hollas. 53% of Hollas men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Hollas women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hollas were Salesman and Maid. .

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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
    53%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Maid
    34%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Hollas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollas 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 564 immigration records available for the last name Hollas. 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 362 military records available for the last name Hollas. For the veterans among your Hollas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hollas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hollas in 1963 was 77, and 44 in 2003.

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