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Origins of the Halwood surname

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About the Halwoods

We have a total number of 543 records for people with the last name Halwood.

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Where do most Halwoods live?

In 1921, most Halwoods lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Halwoods

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 505 records for the Halwood surname. The oldest one dates back to 1939.

Who were Halwoods most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Halwoods.

What are the most common Halwood first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Jane
  • Mary

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Halwood family members

Common jobs for Halwoods

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Halwoods in 1921
Servant

4

General Servant

3

House Servant

3

Dress Maker

2

Dressmaker

2

Common Male occupations for Halwoods in 1921
Farmer

6

Farmer's Son

4

Agricultural Labourer

3

Coal Miner

3

Colliery Labourer

3

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