Origins of the Holister surname
About the Holisters
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Interesting facts about Holister
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Holister surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Holisters most likely to marry?
Hollister Or Holisters
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What are the most common Holister first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Holisters
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Holisters in 1921
Collar Machinist
2
Laundress
2
Artificial Florist
1
Boot Binder
1
Boot Machinist
1
Common male occupations for Holisters in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
5
Coal Miner
4
French Polisher
4
Iron Moulder
3
Brewer
2
