Origins of the Holman surname

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    In 1921, most Holmans lived in london

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    What are the most common Holman first names?

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    Common jobs for Holmans

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    Commmon female occupations for Holmans in 1921

    Dressmaker

    263

    Laundress

    173

    General Servant Domestic

    102

    Living On Own Means

    101

    Domestic Servant

    100

    Commmon male occupations for Holmans in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    190

    General Labourer

    148

    Bricklayer

    143

    Blacksmith

    137

    Carpenter

    133

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