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Holbry Family History

Holbry Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Holtry, Holby, Holberg, Dobry, Holly, Colby, Holbert, Hobby, Holben

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Where is the Holbry family from?

You can see how Holbry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holbry family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Holbry families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Holbry's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Holbry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holbry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Holbry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holbry 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Holbry. 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 Holbry. For the veterans among your Holbry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holbry lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1986, in the United States, Holbry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Holbry in 1971 was 76, and 97 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holbry 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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