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 248
Worsted Spinner 56
Worsted Weaver 37
Living On Her Own Means 19
Living On Own Means 17
Dress Maker 15
Wool Sorter 15
Joiner 14
Stone Mason 12
Farmer 12
Worsted Twister 12
Cotton Weaver 11
Weaver 10
Tailor 8
Domestic Servant 8
General Labourer 8
Coal Miner 8
Woollen Weaver 8
Clerk 7
Spinner 7
Iron Moulder 6
Butcher 6
Cloth Weaver 6
Farm Labourer 6
House Keeper 5

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