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Holbein Name Meaning

German: nickname for a bow-legged man from Middle High German hol ‘hollow’ + bein ‘leg’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Holben, Holberg, Helbling, Holden, Holien, Holstein, Holten, Holec

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Where is the Holbein family from?

You can see how Holbein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holbein family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Holbein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Holbein families living in Yorkshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Holbein's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Holbein families in 1891.
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What did your Holbein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Holbein. 100% of Holbein 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Holbein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holbein 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Holbein. 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 540 military records available for the last name Holbein. For the veterans among your Holbein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holbein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Holbein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Holbein in 1963 was 75, and 77 in 2003.

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