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Holbron Family History

Holbron 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: Holton, Holbrook, Holston, Holben, Holtrop, Hebron, Hobson, Heilbron

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Where is the Holbron family from?

You can see how Holbron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holbron family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Holbron families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Holbron families living in Yorkshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Holbron's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Holbron families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holbron surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Holbron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Florist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Holbron. 100% of Holbron men worked as a Florist.

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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

  • Florist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Holbron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holbron 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Holbron. 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 17 military records available for the last name Holbron. For the veterans among your Holbron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holbron lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Holbron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Holbron in 1961 was 51, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holbron 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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