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Origins of the Holdon surname

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About the Holdons

We have a total number of 2178 records for people with the last name Holdon.

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Where do most Holdons live?

In 1921, most Holdons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Holdons

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,920 records for the Holdon surname. The oldest one dates back to 1559.

Who were Holdons most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Holdons.

What are the most common Holdon first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Holdons

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

Common Female occupations for Holdons in 1921
Cotton Weaver

16

General Servant

9

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8

Dressmaker

6

General Servant Domestic

6

Common Male occupations for Holdons in 1921
Cotton Weaver

21

Agricultural Labourer

18

Blacksmith

14

Coal Miner

10

Farmer

8

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