Origins of the Holdsworth surname
About the Holdsworths
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Interesting facts about Holdsworth
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Holdsworth surname. The oldest one dates back to 1300.
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What are the most common Holdsworth first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Holdsworths
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Holdsworths in 1921
Worsted Weaver
290
Worsted Spinner
208
Dressmaker
167
Cotton Weaver
106
Weaver
103
Common male occupations for Holdsworths in 1921
Coal Miner
181
Joiner
139
Stone Mason
127
Farmer
110
Butcher
98
