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Holborn Family History

Holborn Surname Meaning

English:: habitational name from Holborn in London which is named from Old English hol ‘hole, hollow’ + burna ‘spring, stream’.

Possibly also a habitational name from Holburn in Lowick (Northumbria) which probably derives its name from Old English hōh ‘heel, spur of land’ + burna ‘spring, stream’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Holborn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holborn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Holborn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 38 Holborn families living in Ontario. This was about 69% of all the recorded Holborn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Holborn families in 1911.
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What did your Holborn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Holborn. 100% of Holborn men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Holborn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holborn 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 929 immigration records available for the last name Holborn. 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 815 military records available for the last name Holborn. For the veterans among your Holborn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holborn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Holborn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Holborn in 1963 was 75, and 91 in 2002.

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