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Hollbrook Family History

Hollbrook 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: Holbrook, Hornbrook, Holbrooks, Halbrook, Hollywood, Wellbrock

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Where is the Hollbrook family from?

You can see how Hollbrook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hollbrook family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hollbrook families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Hollbrook families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Hollbrook's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Hollbrook families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hollbrook 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 Hollbrook ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Small Holder and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hollbrook. 100% of Hollbrook men worked as a Small Holder and 100% of Hollbrook women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Small Holder
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hollbrook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hollbrook 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Hollbrook. 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 132 military records available for the last name Hollbrook. For the veterans among your Hollbrook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hollbrook lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Hollbrook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hollbrook in 1966 was 71, and 54 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hollbrook

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hollbrook 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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