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
Scholar 36
Blacksmith 3
Joiner 3
Wire Drawer 3
Wollen Weaver 3
Woollen Weaver 3
Worsted Weaver 3
Card Machine Tenter 2
Card Maker 2
Carpet Weaver 2
Currier 2
Spinner 2
Inn Keeper 1
Iron Turner 1
Machenic Minder Cord 1
Machine Tenter 1
Mechanic Fitter 1
Mechanics Wife 1
Milliner 1
Moulder 1
Overlooker Worsted Drawing 1
Post Master & Cord Wainer 1
Railway Goods Agent 1
School Master 1
School Teacher 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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