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Holbro Family History

Holbro 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: Holbrook, Holberg, Bilbro, Holbert, Albro, Holben, Holtrop, Hollo

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Where is the Holbro family from?

You can see how Holbro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holbro family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Holbro families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 4 Holbro families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Holbro's in USA. New York had the highest population of Holbro families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holbro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Holbro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holbro 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Holbro. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Holbro. For the veterans among your Holbro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holbro lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2001, in the United States, Holbro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Holbro in 1983 was 68, and 28 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holbro ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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