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Holbrey Family History

Holbrey Surname Meaning

see Horbury.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Holbrey family from?

You can see how Holbrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holbrey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Holbrey families living in Yorkshire. This was about 93% of all the recorded Holbrey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Holbrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holbrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Holbrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Holbrey. 100% of Holbrey 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Holbrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holbrey 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Holbrey. 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 50 military records available for the last name Holbrey. For the veterans among your Holbrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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