Murgatroyd Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Murgatroyd Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Murgatroyd family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 266
Worsted Weaver 62
Worsted Spinner 27
Stone Mason 21
Joiner 15
Dress Maker 14
House Keeper 13
Spinner 13
Worsted Power Loom Weaver 13
Cotton Weaver 12
Weaver 11
Coal Miner 10
Grocer 9
Wool Sorter 9
Woollen Weaver 9
Domestic Servant 8
Warehouse Man 8
Plasterer 8
Agricultural Labourer 8
Worsted Factory Hand 8
Worsted Spinner & Scholar 8
Cord Wainer 7
Labourer 7
Factory Hand Worsted 6
Painter 6

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