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Holmbury Family History

Holmbury 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: Homburg, Holmberg, Holmer, Hanbury, Holberg, Woodbury, Holbert

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Where is the Holmbury family from?

You can see how Holmbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holmbury family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Holmbury family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Holmbury's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Holmbury families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Holmbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holmbury 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Holmbury. 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 Holmbury. For the veterans among your Holmbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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