Holstead Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Holstead Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Holstead family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 16
Fancy Weaver 6
Coal Miner 4
Cotton Weaver 4
Hand Loom Weaver 4
Cloth Dresser 4
Factory Worker 4
At Home 3
Power Loom Weaver Worsted 3
Visitor 3
Woolcomber 3
Print Works 2
Cloth Weaver 2
Farmer In Coal Mine 2
Labourer In A Cotton Mill 2
Short Timer 2
Weaver Woollen 2
Wool Comber 2
Flax Spinner 1
Formerly Servant 1
Grocer 1
Grocer Porter 1
Home 1
Horse Dealer 1
House Servant 1

Holstead Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Halstead 88% 17,184
2 Halsted 75% 1,766
3 Holstead 100% 1,461
4 Holsted 88% 214

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The surname Holstead is the 3rd most popular variant of Halstead.

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