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Origins of the Holborow surname

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About the Holborows

We have a total number of 1822 records for people with the last name Holborow.

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Where do most Holborows live?

In 1921, most Holborows lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Holborows

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,620 records for the Holborow surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Holborows most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Holborow first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Holborows

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

Common Female occupations for Holborows in 1921
Lab

10

Widow

10

Dressmaker

7

House Servant

5

Spinster

5

Common Male occupations for Holborows in 1921
Farmer

31

Yeoman

26

Mason

14

Agricultural Labourer

13

Carpenter

8

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