Brotherton Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Brotherton Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Brotherton family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 222
Cotton Weaver 31
Agricultural Labourer 16
Domestic Servant 15
Labourer 14
House Keeper 10
Worsted Weaver 9
Gardener 8
Dress Maker 8
Annuitant 8
Coal Miner 8
Joiner 8
General Servant 7
File Cutter 6
Carpenter 5
General Servant Domestic 5
Cotton Winder 5
No Occupation 4
Farmers Wife 4
Laundress 4
Engine Fitter 4
Cotton Spinner 4
Warehouseman 4
Cabinet Maker 3
Farm Labourer 3

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