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Holburg Family History

Holburg 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: Holberg, Homburg, Walburg, Kolberg, Helberg, Solberg, Hoberg, Holbert

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Where is the Holburg family from?

You can see how Holburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Holburg families living in Ohio. This was about 26% of all the recorded Holburg's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Holburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holburg 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 264 census records available for the last name Holburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holburg 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Holburg. 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 23 military records available for the last name Holburg. For the veterans among your Holburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holburg lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holburg 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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