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Origins of the Holleyman surname

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We have a total number of 285 records for people with the last name Holleyman.

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Where do most Holleymans live?

In 1921, most Holleymans lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Holleymans

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We have 266 records for the Holleyman surname. The oldest one dates back to 1900.

Who were Holleymans most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Holleyman first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Alice
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Holleymans

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

Common Female occupations for Holleymans in 1921
Telephonists London

3

Private Means

2

Beer House Keeper

1

Boarding House Keeper

1

Button Maker

1

Common Male occupations for Holleymans in 1921
Grainer

3

Brass Moulder

2

Os

2

Barman

1

Beer Retailer

1

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