Origins of the Holderness surname
About the Holdernesses
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Interesting facts about Holderness
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Holderness surname. The oldest one dates back to 1241.
Who were Holdernesses most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Holdernesses.
What are the most common Holderness first names?
John
William
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Holdernesses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Holdernesses in 1921
Cotton Weaver
40
Dressmaker
32
House Servant
16
Living On Own Means
15
General Servant Domestic
14
Common male occupations for Holdernesses in 1921
Joiner
30
Carpenter
23
Bricklayer
15
Cotton Weaver
14
Weaver
14
