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Origins of the Holleyhead surname

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About the Holleyheads

We have a total number of 338 records for people with the last name Holleyhead.

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Where do most Holleyheads live?

In 1921, most Holleyheads lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Holleyheads

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 320 records for the Holleyhead surname. The oldest one dates back to 1900.

Who were Holleyheads most likely to marry?

Andersons

&

Bertottes

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Holleyheads.

What are the most common Holleyhead first names?

  • Enoch
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Florence

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Common jobs for Holleyheads

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

Common Female occupations for Holleyheads in 1921
Dressmaker

3

Attending School

2

Housewife

2

Rag Sorter

2

Assistant Teacher

1

Common Male occupations for Holleyheads in 1921
Coal Miner

9

Coal Miner Hewer

8

Furniture Dealer

3

Attending School

2

Clerk

2

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