Origins of the Holliss surname
About the Hollisses
We have a total of 1513 records for people with the last name Holliss.
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Interesting facts about Holliss
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Holliss surname. The oldest one dates back to 1885.
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What are the most common Holliss first names?
John
William
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Hollisses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Hollisses in 1921
House Keeper
5
Tailoress
4
Butcher
3
Domestic Servant
3
Dressmaker
3
Common male occupations for Hollisses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
14
Tailor
12
Butcher
7
General Labourer
5
Farmer
4
