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Holdback Family History

Holdback Surname Meaning

see Holbeck.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Holdback family from?

You can see how Holdback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holdback family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Holdback families living in Warwickshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Holdback's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Holdback families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holdback 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 Holdback ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Assistant Grocer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Holdback. 100% of Holdback men worked as an Assistant Grocer and 100% of Holdback women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Assistant Grocer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Holdback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Holdback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holdback 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Holdback. 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 20 military records available for the last name Holdback. For the veterans among your Holdback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holdback lifespan?

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