Openshaw Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Openshaw Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Openshaw family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 113
Coal Miner 26
Paper Maker 16
At Home 15
Labourer 12
Power Loom Weaver 12
Cotton Spinner 10
Cotton Weaver 10
Stone Mason 9
Collier 8
Weaver Cotton 8
Cotton Reeler 7
House Keeper 7
Carter 7
Weaver 7
Bleacher 6
Cotton Spinner Weaver 6
Domestic Duties 6
Hand Loom Weaver 6
Servant 6
Operative Paper Maker 5
Home 4
Mechanic 4
Powerloom Weaver 4
Throstle Spinner 4

Openshaw Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Openshaw 100% 10,349
2 Penshaw 88% 142

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The surname Openshaw is the most popular version of all its varients

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