The other side of the coin to the idea that History majors end up doing something other than History with their careers is that there are industries where History majors do continue to stay in touch with that interest, i.e. Education, Journalism, Government, Museums, Tourism, and Publishing right off the top of my head.
As an example, a friend of mine has her PhD in Cultural Anthropology. She and her husband run a successful business setting up and leading tours and safaris to various places in Africa. She is also active on historical and preservation boards in her state. It’s about carving out your own individual path.