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Holdcombe Family History

Holdcombe 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: Holcombe, Holcomb, Lacombe, Colombe, Halcomb, Slocombe, Holme

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Where is the Holdcombe family from?

You can see how Holdcombe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holdcombe family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Holdcombe families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Holdcombe's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Holdcombe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holdcombe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Holdcombe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holdcombe 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Holdcombe. 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 Holdcombe. For the veterans among your Holdcombe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holdcombe lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1975, in the United States, Holdcombe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Holdcombe in 1967 was 70, and 101 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holdcombe 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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