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Holybell Family History

Holybell 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: Hollowell, Holberg, Corbell, Howell, Colwell, Holbert, Holben, Lubell

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Where is the Holybell family from?

You can see how Holybell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holybell family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Holybell families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Holybell's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Holybell families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Holybell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holybell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Holybell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Holybell. For the veterans among your Holybell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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