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Holburn Family History

Holburn Surname Meaning

From Holburn in Lowick (Northumb) which is recorded as Hoburn' about 1250, Houburne in 1278, and Hulbourne in 136.

The place-name probably derives from Old English hōh ‘heel, spur of land’ + burna ‘spring, stream’.

See Holborn.

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


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Where is the Holburn family from?

You can see how Holburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holburn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Holburn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 37 Holburn families living in Durham. This was about 28% of all the recorded Holburn's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Holburn families in 1891.
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What did your Holburn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dental Surgeon and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Holburn. 34% of Holburn men worked as a Dental Surgeon and 95% of Holburn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holburn were Farmer Contractor Asst Fa and Electric Assembler.

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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

  • Dental Surgeon
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Farmer Contractor Asst Fa
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Electric Assembler
    6%

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Passenger Lists

There are 599 immigration records available for the last name Holburn. 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 298 military records available for the last name Holburn. For the veterans among your Holburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holburn lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Holburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Holburn in 1965 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

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