Orkney Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Orkney Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Orkney family

Profession Census Frequency
Coal Miner Hewer 6
Clerk 4
School 3
General Servant (domestic) 3
At School 2
Coal Miner (hewer) 2
Countess Of Orkney 1
Earl Of Orkney 1
Chemist Assistants 1
Machinist 1
Tailor (private Shop) 1
Retired Butler (domestic) 1
Farm Servant 1
No Occupation 1
Boarding House Keeper 1
Boret & Sinker 1
Coal Miners Labourer Undergd 1
Cole Miners Labourer Undergd 1
Driver On Coal Mine 1
None 1
Pony Driver Under Ground 1
Rehied Coalniwes Pensimen None 1

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