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 42
Agricultural Labourer 6
Coal Miner 5
Domestic Servant 3
Shoe Fitter 3
Shoe Rivetter 3
General Labourer 2
Shoe Finisher 2
Boot Maker 1
General Servant Domestic 1
Labourer 1
Butcher 1
Carter In Iron Foundry 1
O Horseman 1
Housemaid 1
Baker 1
Baker And Farmer 1
Farmer 1
Grocer's Assistant 1
Daur 1
Publican 1
Schoolmaster 1
Wife Of Above 1
Coachman Domestic 1
Harness Maker 1

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