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Holbourn Family History

Holbourn Surname Meaning

see Holborn.

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


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Where is the Holbourn family from?

You can see how Holbourn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holbourn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Holbourn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Holbourn families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Holbourn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Holbourn families in 1891.
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What did your Holbourn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Farm Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Holbourn. 100% of Holbourn men worked as a General Farm Worker and 88% of Holbourn 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

  • General Farm Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    7%

What Holbourn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Holbourn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holbourn 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Holbourn. 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 112 military records available for the last name Holbourn. For the veterans among your Holbourn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holbourn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Holbourn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Holbourn in 1964 was 75, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holbourn 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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