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Holborow Family History

Holborow Surname Meaning

see Holbrow.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Holborow family from?

You can see how Holborow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holborow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Holborow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 44 Holborow families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Holborow's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Holborow families in 1891.
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What did your Holborow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Holborow. 50% of Holborow men worked as a Farmer and 79% of Holborow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holborow were Cowman and Private Means.

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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 1939

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Cowman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%

What Holborow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Holborow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holborow 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Holborow. 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 277 military records available for the last name Holborow. For the veterans among your Holborow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holborow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Holborow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Holborow in 1965 was 76, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holborow 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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