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 158
Cotton Weaver 53
Coal Miner 42
Paper Maker 14
House Keeper 14
Cotton Winder 11
Cotton Power Loom Weaver 9
Stone Mason 9
Cotton Spinner 8
House Servant 8
House Work 8
At Home 7
Labourer 7
Cotton Powerloom Weaver 6
Cotton Reeler 5
Gentleman 5
Cotton P L Weaver 5
Power Loom Weaver 5
Provision Dealer 5
Servant 5
Works In Cotton Mill 5
Beer Seller 4
Operative Paper Maker 4
Paper Sorter 4
Woollen Weaver 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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