Edinburgh Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Edinburgh Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Edinburgh family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 9
Dress Maker 4
Bricksetter 2
Farm Labourer 2
Living On Own Means 2
Shoe Maker 2
Carpenter & Joiner 1
Admiral Naval Command On & Edinburgh 1
Clerk In Holy Orders 1
Stone Mason 1
Cook 1
Apprentice D? 1
Bankers Clerk 1
Caretaker 1
Domestic House Maid 1
Flour Carrier 1
Flower Maker 1
Housekeeper 1
Machinist 1
Port Office Boy 1
Waitress 1
General Servant Domestic 1
Nurse 1
Clerk 1
Servant 1

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