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 24
Coal Miner 6
Farmer 2
Agricultural Labourer 2
Shoe Machine Sewer 2
Shoe Maker 2
Shoe Rivetter 2
Silk Spinner 2
Clerk To Manufacturer Engineer 1
Dependent On Head Of Family 1
Draper 1
Grocer 1
Printer-reader 1
House Maid 1
Land Agent 1
Solicitor's Clerk 1
Beer House Keeper 1
Cook Domestic Servant 1
Domestic Servant 1
Door Leater In Miner 1
Mill Hand 1
Pony Driver In Mine 1
Seaman 1
Stuff Presser 1
Warehouse Man 1

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