Manchester Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Manchester Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Manchester family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 29
Female Servant 16
Labourer 11
Independent 10
Cotton 7
Pauper 6
Shoe Maker 6
Cotton Weaver 4
Bricklayer 4
Coal Miner 3
Reeler 3
Male Servant 3
Clerk 3
Glover Sewer 3
Bleacher 2
Butcher 2
Calico Printer 2
Dress Maker 2
Porter 2
Pupil 2
Weaver 2
Wheel Wright 2
Gardener 2
Clothier 2
Cotton Factory 2

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