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Holmden Family History

Holmden Surname Meaning

from Hollingden in Woldingham (Surrey) which is recorded as Holyndene in 1430.

The place-name probably derives from Middle English holin ‘holly’ + dene ‘valley’ with the common development of holin to holm(e);

compare East Holme (Dorset) which derives from holin.

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


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You can see how Holmden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holmden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Holmden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Holmden families living in Kent. This was about 39% of all the recorded Holmden's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Holmden families in 1891.
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What did your Holmden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Holmden. 100% of Holmden men worked as a Bricklayer and 91% of Holmden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Housewife
    10%

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Passenger Lists

There are 442 immigration records available for the last name Holmden. 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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There are 170 military records available for the last name Holmden. For the veterans among your Holmden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holmden lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Holmden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Holmden in 1966 was 80, and 84 in 2003.

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