Origins of the Hargreaves surname
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Interesting facts about Hargreaves
How common is your surname?
410th most common surname in the UK
We have for the Hargreaves surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Hargreaveses most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Hargreaveses.
What are the most common Hargreaves first names?
John
James
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Hargreaveses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Hargreaveses in 1921
Cotton Weaver
2,664
Weaver Cotton
667
Weaver
634
Cotton Winder
472
Housekeeper
332
Common male occupations for Hargreaveses in 1921
Cotton Weaver
1,569
Coal Miner
526
Weaver Cotton
431
Weaver
419
Farmer
394
