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Studholme Family History

Studholme Surname Meaning

From Studholme in Kirkbampton (Cumb) which is recorded as Stodholm(e) from 1278 to 1395. The place-name derives from Old English stōd ‘stud herd of horses’.

Old Scandinavian holmr means ‘small island water meadow’. This combination of linguistic elements provides insight into the historical significance of the location.

The origin of the name reflects the pastoral activities that were likely prominent in the area during the medieval period.

Understanding the etymology of place-names like Studholme can reveal much about the cultural and ecological landscape of the region.

As such, Studholme serves as a fascinating example of how language and geography intertwine over time.

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


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You can see how Studholme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Studholme family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Studholme families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 179 Studholme families living in Cumberland. This was about 44% of all the recorded Studholme's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Studholme families in 1891.
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What did your Studholme ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Studholme. 49% of Studholme men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Studholme women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Studholme were Incapacitated and Cotton Weaver.

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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

  • General Labourer
    49%
  • Builders Labourer
    11%
  • Horseman On Farm
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Cotton Weaver
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Studholme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Studholme 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Studholme. 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 541 military records available for the last name Studholme. For the veterans among your Studholme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Studholme lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Studholme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Studholme in 1965 was 86, and 77 in 2003.

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