Hesketh Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Hesketh Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Hesketh family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 42
Farmer 41
Agricultural Labourer 40
Independent 37
Weaver 34
Cotton Weaver 23
Male Servant 22
Labourer 21
Ag Lab 16
Painter 10
Carter 10
Shoe Maker 7
Cotton Spinner 6
Servant 6
Tailor 6
Dress Maker 5
Grocer 5
Joiner 5
Lab 5
Ag Labourer 4
Cotton Reeler 4
Sailor 4
Silk Weaver 4
Apprentice 3
Brewer 3

Hesketh Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Hesketh 100% 19,328
2 Hasketh 86% 844
3 Heskith 86% 191

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The surname Hesketh is the most popular version of all its varients

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