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Holmbo Family History

Holmbo 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: Holm, Holme, Holmer, Holmes, Colombo, Holub, Holman, Olmo, Holtby

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Where is the Holmbo family from?

You can see how Holmbo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holmbo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holmbo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Holmbo families living in Wisconsin. This was about 55% of all the recorded Holmbo's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Holmbo families in 1880.
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What did your Holmbo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mason and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holmbo. 50% of Holmbo men worked as a Mason and 100% of Holmbo women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mason
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Holmbo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Holmbo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holmbo 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Holmbo. 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 98 military records available for the last name Holmbo. For the veterans among your Holmbo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holmbo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Holmbo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Holmbo in 1963 was 89, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holmbo 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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