Isham Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Isham Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Isham family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 19
Scholar 15
Dress Maker 6
Lace Maker 4
Servant 4
House Keeper 2
Dairy Maid 2
Cotton Winder 2
Power Loom Weaver Cotton Mill 2
Fund Holder 2
General Servant 2
Groom 2
Labourer 2
Plough Boy 2
Washer Woman 2
Carpenter 1
Nurse 1
Plumber 1
Baronet 1
Clergymans Wife 1
Dowazer Lady 1
Engine Fitter 1
Farmer 75 Acres Employ 1 Man 1 Boy 1
Grooms Wife 1
House Servant 1

Isham Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Asham 80% 1,399
2 Isham 100% 1,153
3 Sham 80% 626
4 Shum 60% 201
5 Shim 60% 117

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The surname Isham is the 2nd most popular variant of Asham.

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