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 155
School 135
Weaver 45
Weaver Cotton 24
Labourer 13
Housekeeper 11
Weaver (cotton) 11
At Home 10
Assisting In The Business 10
Cotton Winder 9
Cotton Cloth Weaver 8
House Keeper 8
Private Means 8
Warehouseman 8
Cotton Spinner 7
Scholar 7
Clerk 6
Cotton Warp Dresser 6
None 6
Shop Assistant 6
Weaver In Cotton Mill 6
Joiner 5
Stone Mason 5
Winder 5
Cotton Manufacturer 4

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