Origins of the Holley surname
About the Holleys
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Interesting facts about Holley
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Holleys most likely to marry?
What are the most common Holley first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Holleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Holleys in 1921
Dressmaker
78
Laundress
69
Domestic Servant
41
General Servant Domestic
30
Servant
28
Commmon male occupations for Holleys in 1921
Farm Hands
86
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
64
General Labourer
59
Agricultural Labourer
55
General Farmers
52
