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Origins of the Oldhamstead surname

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About the Oldhamsteads

We have a total number of 146 records for people with the last name Oldhamstead.

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Where do most Oldhamsteads live?

In 1921, most Oldhamsteads lived in East.


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Interesting facts about Oldhamsteads

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

We have 146 records for the Oldhamstead surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Oldhamsteads most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Oldhamsteads.

What are the most common Oldhamstead first names?

  • William
  • Arthur
  • Elizabeth
  • Ruby

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

Common jobs for Oldhamsteads

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

Common Female occupations for Oldhamsteads in 1921
Apprentice Dress Maker

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Home Duties

1

Labouer (Brewery) Wife

1

Laundress

1

Teacher Of Pianoforte

1

Common Male occupations for Oldhamsteads in 1921
Blacksmith

2

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2

Beer House Keeper

1

Brewe Foreman

1

Brewers Foreman

1

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