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Origins of the Holton surname

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About the Holtons

We have a total number of 20717 records for people with the last name Holton.

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Where do most Holtons live?

In 1921, most Holtons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Holtons

How common is your surname?

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

We have 17,100 records for the Holton surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Holtons most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Holtons.

What are the most common Holton first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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

Common jobs for Holtons

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

Common Female occupations for Holtons in 1921
Dressmaker

86

Laundress

52

General Servant Domestic

43

Domestic Servant

36

Lace Maker

32

Common Male occupations for Holtons in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

121

Butcher

100

General Labourer

74

Carpenter

60

Farm Labourer

52

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