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Holberson Family History

Holberson Surname 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: Holgerson, Holverson, Robberson, Solverson, Helgerson, Rollerson

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Where is the Holberson family from?

You can see how Holberson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holberson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Holberson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Holberson families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Holberson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Holberson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Holberson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holberson 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Holberson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Holberson. For the veterans among your Holberson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holberson lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2002, in the United States, Holberson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Holberson in 1999 was 87, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holberson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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