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Hollet Family History

Hollet 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: Mollet, Holler, Hollen, Holle, Holley, Pollet, Hollett, Wollet

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Where is the Hollet family from?

You can see how Hollet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hollet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Hollet families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Hollet's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hollet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hollet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hollet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hollet. 100% of Hollet men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hollet women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hollet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollet 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Hollet. 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 156 military records available for the last name Hollet. For the veterans among your Hollet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollet lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1993, in the United States, Hollet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hollet in 1977 was 56, and 6 in 1993.

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