Origins of the Holmshaw surname
About the Holmshaws
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Interesting facts about Holmshaw
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Holmshaw surname. The oldest one dates back to 1885.
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What are the most common Holmshaw first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Holmshaws
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Holmshaws in 1921
Cutler
5
Charwoman
4
Mason
3
Assistant House Keeper
2
Dressmaker
2
Common male occupations for Holmshaws in 1921
Carter
11
Bricklayer
5
Cutler
5
Scissor Grinder
5
Stone Mason
5
