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Holbird Family History

Holbird Surname Meaning

see Hulbert.

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


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Where is the Holbird family from?

You can see how Holbird families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holbird family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Holbird families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Holbird families living in Essex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Holbird's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Holbird families in 1891.
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What did your Holbird ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Holbird. 67% of Holbird 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Wife
    34%

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Census Records

There are 746 census records available for the last name Holbird. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holbird 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Holbird. 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 22 military records available for the last name Holbird. For the veterans among your Holbird ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holbird lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Holbird life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Holbird in 1966 was 82, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holbird 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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