Origins of the Holdernesse surname
About the Holdernesses
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Interesting facts about Holdernesse
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Holdernesse surname. The oldest one dates back to 1241.
Who were Holdernesses most likely to marry?
Banntons
Our tell us which families married Holdernesses.
What are the most common Holdernesse first names?
John
Thomas
Amelia
Elizabeth
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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
Living On Own Means
2
Seaman
2
Cook Domestic Servant
1
Gardener
1
Harp & Pianoforte Dealer
1
Common male occupations for Holdernesses in 1921
Basketmaker
5
Household
2
Piano Forte Maker
2
Rughmason
2
Agriculturer
1
