Halmshaw Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Halmshaw Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Halmshaw family

Profession Census Frequency
Blanket Weaver 4
Shoe Maker 4
Cotton Cardroom 2
Sawyer 2
Shoe Maker Journeyman 2
Blanket Maker 2
Card Maker 2
Apprentice 1
Apprentice Currier 1
Butcher 1
Card Maker Journeyman 1
Card Wainer 1
Clothier 1
Collier 1
Cord Wainer 1
Cordwainer 1
Cotton Feeder 1
Farmer 1
Female Servant 1
Gardener 1
Groom 1
Iron Miner Apprentice 1
School Master 1
Tailor 1
Weeks 1

Halmshaw Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Hamshaw 88% 1,860
2 Halmshaw 100% 1,482
3 Holmshaw 88% 615

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The surname Halmshaw is the 2nd most popular variant of Hamshaw.

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