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Holbroyd Family History

Holbroyd 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: Holroyd, Holbrook, Oldroyd, Holford, Holtrop, Holtry, Holby, Hobgood

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Where is the Holbroyd family from?

You can see how Holbroyd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holbroyd family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Holbroyd families living in Lancashire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Holbroyd's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Holbroyd families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Holbroyd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holbroyd 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Holbroyd. 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 4 military records available for the last name Holbroyd. For the veterans among your Holbroyd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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