Origins of the Holme surname
About the Holmes
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Interesting facts about Holme
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Holme surname. The oldest one dates back to 1086.
What are the most common Holme first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Holmes
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Holmes in 1921
Widow
88
Dressmaker
73
Cotton Weaver
71
Living On Own Means
60
House Servant
43
Common male occupations for Holmes in 1921
Yeoman
159
Farmer
106
Husbandman
72
Joiner
71
Coal Miner
65
