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 27
Cloth Weaver 5
House Keeper Domestic 3
Weaver Woollen 3
Cotton Weaver 2
Labourer 2
Lodging House Keeper 2
Black Smith 2
Blanket Weaver 2
House Keeper 2
Joiner 2
Stone Mason 2
Tallow Chandlers Daur 2
White Smith & Machine Maker 2
Wire Drawer 2
Woollen Weaver 2
Assistant 2
Boat Builder 1
Gardener Domestic 1
Pupil Teacher School 1
Warehouseman 1
Teacher Certificated 1
Teachers Wife 1
Metal Pipe Maker 1
Kitchen Honge Fitter 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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