Origins of the Holgreaves surname
About the Holgreaveses
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Interesting facts about Holgreaves
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Holgreaves surname. The oldest one dates back to 1861.
Who were Holgreaveses most likely to marry?
Hurrell Or Harolds
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What are the most common Holgreaves first names?
Henry
James
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Holgreaveses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Holgreaveses in 1921
At School
4
Dressmaker
4
Companion
2
Correspondent
1
Cotton Power Loom Weaver
1
Common male occupations for Holgreaveses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
2
Assistant School Master
2
Provision Dealer
2
Schoolmaster
2
Shipping Clerk
2
