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Origins of the Olding surname

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About the Oldings

We have a total number of 6081 records for people with the last name Olding.

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Where do most Oldings live?

In 1921, most Oldings lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Oldings

How common is your surname?

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

We have 5,400 records for the Olding surname. The oldest one dates back to 1539.

Who were Oldings most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Oldings.

What are the most common Olding first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Oldings

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

Common Female occupations for Oldings in 1921
Dressmaker

30

Laundress

22

Servant

20

House Servant

16

Cook Domestic

12

Common Male occupations for Oldings in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

46

Carpenter

32

Farm Labourer

22

Bricklayer

20

General Labourer

19

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