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Holbrough Family History

Holbrough Surname Meaning

see Holbrow.

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


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Where is the Holbrough family from?

You can see how Holbrough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holbrough family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Holbrough families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Holbrough's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Holbrough families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holbrough 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 Holbrough ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Holbrough. 50% of Holbrough men worked as an Incapacitated and 77% of Holbrough women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holbrough were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Incapacitated
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Charwoman
    8%
  • Paid Domestic Service
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%

What Holbrough family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Holbrough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holbrough 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Holbrough. 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 70 military records available for the last name Holbrough. For the veterans among your Holbrough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holbrough lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Holbrough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Holbrough in 1968 was 86, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holbrough 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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