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 259
Woollen Weaver 26
Coal Miner 19
Stone Mason 12
Mason 10
Woolen Weaver 10
Cloth Weaver 9
Cotton Mill Hand 8
Power Loom Weaver 8
Labourer 7
Tailor 7
Carpet Weaver 7
Dress Maker 7
Rag Sorter 7
Weaver 7
Shoe Maker 6
Worsted Weaver 6
Cloth Finisher 5
Domestic 5
Farmers Son 5
Wife Of Above 5
Woollen Cloth Weaver 5
Woollen Power Loom Weaver 5
Card Cleaner 4
Woollen Spinner 4

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