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 274
Cotton Winder 21
Living On Own Means 17
Cotton Spinner 15
Cotton C Weaver 12
General Labourer 12
Dress Maker 9
Stone Mason 9
Cotton Warp Dresser 8
Cotton Card Room Hand 7
Scholar 6
Refreshmant Keeper Coffee House 6
Blacksmith 5
Calico Weaver 5
General Servant Domestic 5
Grocer 5
Joiner 5
Cotton Loom Overlooker 4
Cotton Mill Velvet Weaver 4
Farmer 4
School 4
Stone Quarryman 4
Cotton Manufacturer 3
Stone Quarry Man 3
Weaver (calico) 3

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