Origins of the Holstead surname
About the Holsteads
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Interesting facts about Holstead
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Holstead surname. The oldest one dates back to .
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What are the most common Holstead first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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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
