Origins of the Holdford surname
About the Holdfords
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Interesting facts about Holdford
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Holdford surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.
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What are the most common Holdford first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Holdfords
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Holdfords in 1921
Wife
8
General Servant Domestic
7
Laundress
6
Cook Domestic
2
Dressmaker
2
Common male occupations for Holdfords in 1921
General Labourer
7
Cordwainer
6
Gardener
6
Carman
4
Coal Hewer Below Ground
4
