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Origins of the Holstead surname

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About the Holsteads

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Where do most Holsteads live?

In 1921, most Holsteads lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Holsteads

How common is your surname?

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

We have 2,080 records for the Holstead surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Holsteads most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Holsteads.

What are the most common Holstead first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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

Common jobs for Holsteads

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

Common Female occupations for Holsteads in 1921
Cotton Weaver

11

Weaver

7

Servant

6

Dressmaker

5

House Keeper

5

Common Male occupations for Holsteads in 1921
Coal Miner

20

Cotton Spinner

7

Cotton Weaver

7

Cloth Dresser

6

Bricklayers Labourer

5

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