Origins of the Halliwell surname
About the Halliwells
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Interesting facts about Halliwell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Halliwell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
Who were Halliwells most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Halliwells.
What are the most common Halliwell first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Halliwells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Halliwells in 1921
Cotton Weaver
436
Weaver
114
Dressmaker
100
Cotton Winder
92
House Keeper
84
Common male occupations for Halliwells in 1921
Coal Miner
260
Coal Miner Hewer
126
Cotton Spinner
120
Cotton Weaver
120
Carter
99
