Birtwhistle Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Birtwhistle Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Birtwhistle family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 62
Worsted Weaver 8
Cotton Weaver 7
Worsted Mill Hand 6
Worsted Spinner 6
Cotton Spinner 5
Mill Hand Worsted 4
Stone Mason 4
Cotton Reeler 3
Dress Maker 3
Factory Hand Cotton Spinner 3
Mechanic 3
Weaver Cotton & Worsted 3
Joiner 2
Railway Servant 2
Wire Drawer 2
Woollen Weaver 2
Cart Driver 2
Gardener N D 2
General Labourer 2
Housekeeper Domestic 2
Worsted Winder 2
Assistant School Master 1
General Servant Domestic 1
Yarn Washer Worsted 1

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