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Holroyd Family History

Holroyd Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): habitational name from Howroyd in Barkisland (Yorkshire) from Old English hol ‘hole hollow’ + rod ‘clearing’.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Holroyd family from?

You can see how Holroyd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holroyd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Holroyd families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2,717 Holroyd families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Holroyd's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Holroyd families in 1891.
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What did your Holroyd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Holroyd. 10% of Holroyd men worked as a General Labourer and 66% of Holroyd women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holroyd were Incapacitated and Unpaid Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Dairy Farmer
    4%
  • Retired
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    66%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 83,000 census records available for the last name Holroyd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holroyd 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Holroyd. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Holroyd. For the veterans among your Holroyd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holroyd lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Holroyd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Holroyd in 1943 was 26, and 85 in 2004.

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