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Holdbrook Family History

Holdbrook Surname Meaning

variant of Holbrook with intrusive -d-.

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


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Where is the Holdbrook family from?

You can see how Holdbrook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holdbrook family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Holdbrook families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Holdbrook families living in Essex. This was about 29% of all the recorded Holdbrook's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Holdbrook families in 1891.
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What did your Holdbrook ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Holdbrook. 89% of Holdbrook 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Operative In Boot And Floor Polish
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Holdbrook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holdbrook 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Holdbrook. 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 258 military records available for the last name Holdbrook. For the veterans among your Holdbrook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holdbrook lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Holdbrook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Holdbrook in 1948 was 63, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holdbrook 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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