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Holroyde Family History

Holroyde Surname Meaning

see Holroyd.

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


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Where is the Holroyde family from?

You can see how Holroyde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holroyde family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Holroyde families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 49 Holroyde families living in Yorkshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Holroyde's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Holroyde families in 1891.
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What did your Holroyde ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Holroyde. 90% of Holroyde 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
    90%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    10%

What Holroyde family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Holroyde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holroyde 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Holroyde. 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 172 military records available for the last name Holroyde. For the veterans among your Holroyde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holroyde lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Holroyde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Holroyde in 1983 was 76, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holroyde

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holroyde 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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