Origins of the Holyday surname
About the Holydays
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Interesting facts about Holyday
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Holyday surname. The oldest one dates back to 1579.
Who were Holydays most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Holydays.
What are the most common Holyday first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Holydays
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Holydays in 1921
Dressmaker
5
Domestic Servant
3
House Servant
3
Assists In House
2
Child
2
Common male occupations for Holydays in 1921
Cordwainer
7
Brass Finisher
6
Slater
6
Bricklayer
5
Grocer
4
