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Hollesen Family History

Hollesen 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: Hollen, Tollefsen, Helgesen, Tolleson, Holsen, Holleman, Hollern

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Where is the Hollesen family from?

You can see how Hollesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollesen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Hollesen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hollesen families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hollesen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hollesen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hollesen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hollesen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Hollesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollesen 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Hollesen. 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 78 military records available for the last name Hollesen. For the veterans among your Hollesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollesen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Hollesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hollesen in 1967 was 74, and 81 in 2003.

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