Canterbury Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Canterbury Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Canterbury family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 18
Mason 3
Coal Miner 3
House Keeper 2
Painter 2
Shipwright 2
Blacksmith 2
Spinner 2
Needlewoman 1
Nurse Domestic Servant 1
Joiner 1
Laundress 1
School Pupil Teacher 1
Student 1
Tailor & Copper Smith 1
Telegraphist 1
Dress Maker 1
Errand Boy 1
Tin Plate Worker 1
Dock Labourer 1
Charwoman 1
Dock Laborer 1
Piano Forte Dealer 1
Drawer 1
Wood Turner 1

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