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Holsby Family History

Holsby 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: Holtby, Holsey, Holby, Hornby, Soulsby, Mosby, Holly, Hornsby, Colby

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Where is the Holsby family from?

You can see how Holsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holsby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Holsby families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1880, United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Holsby family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Holsby's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Holsby families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Holsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holsby 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Holsby. 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 3 military records available for the last name Holsby. For the veterans among your Holsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holsby lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holsby 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holsby

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