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Holbeche Family History

Holbeche Surname Meaning

From Holbeach (Lincs) which is recorded as Holebech in 1086 or Holbeche in Kingswinford (Staffs) which is recorded as Holebache in 1300.

The Lincs place-name probably derives from Old English hol ‘hollow’ + bæc ‘back ridge’.

The Staffs place-name derives from Old English hol ‘hole hollow’ + bece bæce ‘stream valley’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Holbeche family from?

You can see how Holbeche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holbeche family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Holbeche families living in Worcestershire. This was about 68% of all the recorded Holbeche's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Holbeche families in 1891.
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What did your Holbeche ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairyman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Holbeche. 100% of Holbeche men worked as a Dairyman and 80% of Holbeche women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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

  • Dairyman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Comptometer Operator
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Holbeche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holbeche 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Holbeche. 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 33 military records available for the last name Holbeche. For the veterans among your Holbeche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holbeche lifespan?

Average Holbeche life expectancy in 1994 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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