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Holebrook Family History

Holebrook 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: Holbrook, Hornbrook, Rosebrook, Holbrooks, Halbrook, Rosebrock

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Where is the Holebrook family from?

You can see how Holebrook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holebrook family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Holebrook families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Holebrook families living in Cheshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Holebrook's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Holebrook families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holebrook 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 Holebrook ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Holebrook. 100% of Holebrook 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 Holebrook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holebrook 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Holebrook. 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 214 military records available for the last name Holebrook. For the veterans among your Holebrook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holebrook lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1985, in the United States, Holebrook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Holebrook in 1973 was 89, and 84 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holebrook

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holebrook 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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