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Holbo Family History

Holbo 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: Hollo, Kolbo, Holby, Holm, Holton, Holme, Sorbo, Hole, Holt, Kolb

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Where is the Holbo family from?

You can see how Holbo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holbo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Holbo families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Holbo families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Holbo's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Holbo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holbo 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 72 census records available for the last name Holbo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holbo 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Holbo. 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 6 military records available for the last name Holbo. For the veterans among your Holbo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holbo lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Holbo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Holbo in 1966 was 86, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holbo 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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