Origins of the Hollowell surname
About the Hollowells
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Interesting facts about Hollowell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Hollowell surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Hollowells most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Hollowells.
What are the most common Hollowell first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Hollowells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Hollowells in 1921
Lace Maker
21
Dressmaker
13
General Servant Domestic
11
Laundress
11
Boot Fitter
9
Common male occupations for Hollowells in 1921
Shoemaker
24
Agricultural Labourer
21
Farm Hands
20
Farm Labourer
17
General Farmers
15
