Northern Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Discover how your Northern ancestors earned their living and spread across the country. Find out more about your family history by using the Free Search box.

Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Northern Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Northern family

Profession Census Frequency
Farmer 7
Coal Hewer 4
Brick Layer's Labourer 3
Coal Miner Hewer 3
Domestic Servant 2
Housemaid Domestic 2
Tailoress 2
Iron Turner Fitter 2
Butcher 2
Laundress Wash 2
Shoe Finisher Boatman 2
Shoe Laster Boot Maker 2
Ordinary Agricultural Labourer 2
Railway Platelayer 2
Coal Miner 2
Children's Attendant 1
Engineer's Apprentice 1
Police Constable 1
Captain Regiment 1
Farm Labourer 1
General Labourer 1
Machine Woollen Worker Factory 1
Fancy Box Hand Card 1
Private Leicestershire Regiment 1
Draper & Clothier 1

Search for the Northern family