Arkwright Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Arkwright Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Arkwright family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 105
Cotton Weaver 18
Coal Miner 13
Factory Operative 11
Cotton Spinner 6
House Keeper 4
No Occupation 4
General Servant 3
Agricultural Labourer 3
Carter 3
Clogger 3
Cotton Rover 3
Cotton Winder 3
Farm Servant 3
Farmer's Son 3
Rope Maker 3
Stone Mason 3
Annuitant 2
Bricklayer 2
Coachman 2
Colliery Labourer 2
Cotton Hand Loom Weaver 2
Domestic Servant 2
Drawer In Coal Miner 2
Engine Fitter 2

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