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Holdbrook Name Meaning

variant of Holbrook with intrusive -d-.

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


Similar surnames: Holbrook, Hornbrook, Holbrooks, Halbrook, Holdcroft, Rosebrook

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Where is the Holdbrook family from?

You can see how Holdbrook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holdbrook family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Holdbrook families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Holdbrook family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Holdbrook's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Holdbrook families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holdbrook surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Holdbrook ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Holdbrook. 80% of Holdbrook men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    80%
  • Mechanic
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Holdbrook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holdbrook 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Holdbrook. 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 258 military records available for the last name Holdbrook. For the veterans among your Holdbrook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holdbrook lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Holdbrook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Holdbrook in 1948 was 63, and 77 in 2004.

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