Lancashire Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Lancashire Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Lancashire family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 61
Hand Loom Weaver Silk 21
Farmer 10
Coal Miner 8
Farm Labourer 8
Hand Loom Weaver 8
Dress Maker 6
Agricultural Labourer 6
Silk Weaver 6
Silk Winder 6
House Servant 5
Butcher 4
Collier 4
Annuitant 4
Joiner 4
Power Loom Weaver 4
Cotton Weaver 3
At Home 3
General Servant 3
Labourer 3
Servant 3
Coal Dealer 3
Farmers Son 3
Silk Hand Loom Weaver 3
Silk Waver 3

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