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Holbury Family History

Holbury Name 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: Hanbury, Holberg, Holbert, Homburg, Halbur, Norbury, Tilbury, Albury

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Where is the Holbury family from?

You can see how Holbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holbury family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Holbury families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Holbury family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Holbury's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Holbury families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holbury surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Holbury ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Holbury ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Holbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holbury 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Holbury. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 36 military records available for the last name Holbury. For the veterans among your Holbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holbury lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Holbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Holbury in 1965 was 69, and 75 in 1999.

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