Rishton Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Rishton Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Rishton family

Profession Census Frequency
Cotton Weaver 33
Tailoress 3
Dress Maker 3
Living On Own Means 3
Cap Maker 2
Cotton Hewer 2
Cotton Spinner 2
Cotton Winder 2
Governess 2
Retired Cotton Weaver 2
Tailor 1
Teacher 1
Apprentice Joiner 1
Assistant Fruit Merchant 1
Bleacher Tex Bleach Works 1
Brokers Manager 1
Builder Carter 1
Builtman Paper Mill 1
Butcher 1
Calico Packer 1
Clog Maker 1
Coal Door Labourer 1
Collier & Hewer 1
Hotel Proprietor 1
Bugler R M S S Navymen 1

Rishton Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Rushton 86% 43,722
2 Rishton 100% 1,797
3 Rashton 86% 108

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The surname Rishton is the 2nd most popular variant of Rushton.

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