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Holbec Family History

Holbec 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: Holben, Holbeck, Holec, Holubec, Holder, Holme, Hole, Holten, Golec

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Where is the Holbec family from?

You can see how Holbec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holbec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Holbec family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Holbec's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Holbec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holbec 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 16 census records available for the last name Holbec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holbec 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Holbec. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Holbec. For the veterans among your Holbec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holbec lifespan?

Average Holbec life expectancy in 1991 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holbec 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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