Origins of the Hollyhead surname
About the Hollyheads
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Interesting facts about Hollyhead
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Hollyhead surname. The oldest one dates back to 1885.
Who were Hollyheads most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Hollyhead first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Hollyheads
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Hollyheads in 1921
Dressmaker
8
Domestic Servant
7
General Servant
5
Laundress
4
Woollen Weaver
4
Common male occupations for Hollyheads in 1921
Coal Miner
39
Coal Miner Hewer
6
Miner
6
Iron Moulder
3
Iron Worker
3
