Oldroyd Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Oldroyd Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Oldroyd family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 167
Coal Miner 31
Woollen Weaver 20
Stone Mason 16
Cotton Weaver 11
Agricultural Labourer 10
Woollen Spinner 10
House Servant 9
Dress Maker 7
Hand Loom Fancy Weaver 7
Tailor 6
Domestic 6
Fancy Weaver 6
Fancy Woollen Weaver 6
Farm Labourer 5
Carpet Weaver 5
Cordwainer 5
Wife 5
Woollen Power Loom Weaver 5
Woollen Rag Sorter 5
Rag Sorter 4
Waterman 4
Wool Cloth Weaver 4
Wool Power Loom Weaver 4
Woolen Weaver 4

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