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Origins of the Hollyman surname

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About the Hollymans

We have a total number of 2671 records for people with the last name Hollyman.

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Where do most Hollymans live?

In 1921, most Hollymans lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Hollymans

How common is your surname?

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

We have 2,500 records for the Hollyman surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Hollymans most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Hollymans.

What are the most common Hollyman first names?

  • Thomas
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Hollyman family members

Common jobs for Hollymans

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

Common Female occupations for Hollymans in 1921
Dressmaker

14

Lacemaker

13

Laundress

13

Servant

9

Straw Platter

7

Common Male occupations for Hollymans in 1921
Butcher

18

Blacksmith

12

Baker

11

Licensed Victualler

11

Ag. Lab.

10

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