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Origins of the Horspool surname

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We have a total number of 2763 records for people with the last name Horspool.

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Where do most Horspools live?

In 1921, most Horspools lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Horspools

How common is your surname?

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

We have 2,510 records for the Horspool surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Horspools most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Horspool first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Horspools

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

Common Female occupations for Horspools in 1921
Dressmaker

7

Housemaid

7

Living On Own Means

7

Laundress

6

General Servant Domestic

5

Common Male occupations for Horspools in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

20

Farmer

18

Butcher

14

Bricklayer

10

Coal Miner

10

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