Northern Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Northern Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Northern family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 28
Agricultural Labourer 6
Shoe Maker 4
Miner 3
Dress Maker 2
General Servant 2
Shoemaker 2
Hair Weaver 2
Machinist 2
Boot & Shoe Manufacturer 1
Licenced Victualler 1
School Master 1
Domestic Servant 1
Boiler Maker 1
Cottager 2 1/4 Acres Land 1
Ground Keeper 1
Infant 1
Pauper 1
Railway Plate Layer 1
Visitor 1
Clicker 1
Farmer Of 275 Acres 1
Butcher 1
Corporative Inspector 1
Farm Labourer 1

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