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 185
Cotton Weaver 68
Coal Miner 46
Cotton Spinner 14
Paper Maker 14
Cotton Winder 12
Labourer 11
House Keeper 11
Cotton Piecer 9
House Wife 8
Woollen Weaver 8
Joiner 7
Stone Mason 7
Weaver 7
Carter 6
Dress Maker 6
Domestic Servant 5
Factory Operative 5
Grocer 5
Weaver Cotton 5
No Occupation 4
Bookkeeper 4
Cotton Reeler 4
Interset Of Money 4
Lady 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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