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Holkham Family History

Holkham Surname Meaning

Apparently from Holkham (Norfolk) which is recorded as Holcham in 1086 and may derive from Old English holc ‘hole hollow’ + hām ‘village homestead’.

However all the evidence points to a Sussex origin for the modern surname; it may be from one of the many places called Holcombe, mainly in S England (see Holcombe).

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


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Where is the Holkham family from?

You can see how Holkham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holkham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Holkham families living in Sussex. This was about 74% of all the recorded Holkham's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Holkham families in 1891.
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What did your Holkham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coach Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Holkham. 100% of Holkham men worked as a Coach Driver and 100% of Holkham 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

  • Coach Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 704 census records available for the last name Holkham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holkham 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Holkham. 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 39 military records available for the last name Holkham. For the veterans among your Holkham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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