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Origins of the Holinshead surname

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About the Holinsheads

We have a total number of 203 records for people with the last name Holinshead.

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Where do most Holinsheads live?

In 1921, most Holinsheads lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Holinsheads

How common is your surname?

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We have 169 records for the Holinshead surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Holinsheads most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Holinsheads.

What are the most common Holinshead first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Sarah

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Common jobs for Holinsheads

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

Common Female occupations for Holinsheads in 1921
Farmer Wife

2

House Servant

2

Silk Piecer

2

Agricultural Labourers Wife

1

At Home

1

Common Male occupations for Holinsheads in 1921
Farmer Son

4

Cotton Weaver

3

Farmer

3

Labourer At Print Works

2

Agricultural Labourer

1

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