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Origins of the Horstead surname

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About the Horsteads

We have a total number of 1485 records for people with the last name Horstead.

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Where do most Horsteads live?

In 1921, most Horsteads lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Horsteads

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,390 records for the Horstead surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Horsteads most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Horsteads.

What are the most common Horstead first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Elizabeth
  • Sarah

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

Common jobs for Horsteads

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

Common Female occupations for Horsteads in 1921
Dressmaker

11

Domestic Servant

6

Dress Maker

6

Living On Own Means

4

Servant

4

Common Male occupations for Horsteads in 1921
Bricklayer

12

Agricultural Labourer

9

Mariner

7

Carpenter

6

Cabinet Maker

5

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