This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Holby family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Holby Family History

Holby Surname Meaning

English (Essex): apparently a habitational name possibly a variant of Holtby.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Holby family from?

You can see how Holby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Holby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 38 Holby families living in Essex. This was about 42% of all the recorded Holby's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Holby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Holby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holby. 30% of Holby men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Holby women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holby were Truck Driver and Housework.

View Census Data for Holby | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

What Holby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Holby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holby census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Holby

Passenger Lists

There are 343 immigration records available for the last name Holby. 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.

View all Holby immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 327 military records available for the last name Holby. For the veterans among your Holby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Holby military records

You've only scratched the surface of Holby family history

Discover More

What is the average Holby lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Holby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Holby in 1957 was 64, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holby 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Holby family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial