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Holbay Family History

Holbay 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: Holway, Holby, Holly, Colby, Holan, Hobby, Holben, Holman, Holy

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Where is the Holbay family from?

You can see how Holbay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holbay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Holbay family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Holbay's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Holbay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holbay 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 45 census records available for the last name Holbay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holbay 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Holbay. 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 15 military records available for the last name Holbay. For the veterans among your Holbay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holbay lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Holbay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Holbay in 1961 was 43, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holbay 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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