Birtwistle Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Birtwistle Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Birtwistle family

Profession Census Frequency
Cotton Weaver 176
Scholar 138
Cotton Winder 16
House Keeper 9
Labourer 9
General Labourer 7
Cotton Spinner 6
Blacksmith 5
Living On Own Means 5
Stone Quarryman 5
Cotton Overlooker 4
Dress Maker 4
Iron Moulder 4
Joiner 4
Stone Mason 4
Carter 3
Cotton Cloth Looker 3
Joiner & Builder 3
Joiner & House Keeper 3
Quarryman 3
Apprentice 2
Book Keeper 2
Calico Weaver 2
Carpenter 2
Charwoman 2

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