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Origins of the Horsefall surname

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About the Horsefalls

We have a total number of 1290 records for people with the last name Horsefall.

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Where do most Horsefalls live?

In 1921, most Horsefalls lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Horsefalls

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,100 records for the Horsefall surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Horsefalls most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Horsefalls.

What are the most common Horsefall first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Sarah

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Common jobs for Horsefalls

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

Common Female occupations for Horsefalls in 1921
Cotton Weaver

14

Dressmaker

7

Weaver

7

House Keeper

5

Jnr

5

Common Male occupations for Horsefalls in 1921
Jnr

9

Wvr

9

Cotton Weaver

8

Weaver

6

Coal Miner

5

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