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 27
Weaver Worsted 7
Cotton Weaver 4
Mill Hand 4
Spinner Worsted 4
Woollen Weaver 4
Confectioner 3
Factory Operative 3
Coal Miner 2
Cotton Piecer 2
Schoolar 2
Worsted Spinner 2
Agricultural Labourer 1
Coalminer 1
Confectioners Wife 1
Confetioner 1
House Proprietor 1
Railway Engine Driver 1
General Laborer 1
Bottle Worker 1
Carpenter Master 1
Cotton Factory Hand 1
Factory Hand 1
Farm Servant 1
Farmer 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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