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Holbrooke Family History

Holbrooke Surname Meaning

see Holbrook.

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


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Where is the Holbrooke family from?

You can see how Holbrooke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holbrooke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Holbrooke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Holbrooke families living in Somerset. This was about 26% of all the recorded Holbrooke's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Holbrooke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holbrooke 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 Holbrooke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Holbrooke. 100% of Holbrooke men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Holbrooke 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 Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Private Means
    18%

What Holbrooke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Holbrooke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holbrooke 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 355 immigration records available for the last name Holbrooke. 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 185 military records available for the last name Holbrooke. For the veterans among your Holbrooke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holbrooke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Holbrooke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Holbrooke in 1966 was 80, and 77 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holbrooke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holbrooke 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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