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 14
School 14
Weaver 11
Cashier 4
Cotton Spinner 4
Dressmaker 4
Mill Operative 4
Beamer 3
Grocer 3
Assistant In Business 2
Colton Weaver In Cotton Mill 2
Cotton Beamer 2
House Painter 2
Private Means 2
Farmers Son Aairy Work 2
Baker 1
Beamer In Cotton Mill 1
Brass Finisher 1
Brick Burner 1
Carpet Weaver 1
Carter 1
Cashier (shipping) 1
Charwoman 1
Chemical Labour 1
Clerk Of The Works 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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