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Holmbeck Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements holm ‘island’ (possibly from a placename) + beck a variant of bäck ‘stream’.

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


Similar surnames: Holmberg, Bobeck, Kolbeck, Goldbeck, Holbeck, Colbeck, Woodbeck

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Where is the Holmbeck family from?

You can see how Holmbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holmbeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Holmbeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Holmbeck families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Holmbeck's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Holmbeck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holmbeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Holmbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holmbeck. 43% of Holmbeck men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Holmbeck women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Coal Loader
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 956 census records available for the last name Holmbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holmbeck 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Holmbeck. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 99 military records available for the last name Holmbeck. For the veterans among your Holmbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holmbeck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Holmbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Holmbeck in 1963 was 81, and 70 in 2004.

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