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Holbe Family History

Holbe 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: Holme, Hole, Holte, Holle, Holben, Holby, Kolbe, Hale, Halse, Mole

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Where is the Holbe family from?

You can see how Holbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holbe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Holbe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Holbe families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 88% of all the recorded Holbe's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Holbe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holbe 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 227 census records available for the last name Holbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holbe 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Holbe. 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 58 military records available for the last name Holbe. For the veterans among your Holbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holbe lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holbe 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holbe

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