Taunton Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Taunton Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Taunton family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 39
Agricultural Labourer 9
Ribbon Weaver 6
Labourer 5
Silk Weaver 4
Silk Winder 4
Shoe Maker 3
Dock Lab 3
House Servant 3
Gentleman 2
Clergyman 2
Fund Holder 2
Seamstress 2
Landed Proprieter & Farmer 50 Acres Employing 7 Men & 2 Boys 2
Boot Maker 2
Apprentice 2
Butcher 2
Cook 2
Servant 2
Tailoress 2
Glove Maker Cloth 2
Stone Mason 2
Working Optician 1
Assistant In The Rag Trader 1
Carpenter & Wheelwright Apprentice 1

Taunton Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Taunton 100% 2,948
2 Tanton 86% 2,775
3 Tenton 71% 1,389
4 Tainton 86% 952
5 Tinton 71% 488
6 Tointon 71% 443
7 Tonton 71% 321

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The surname Taunton is the most popular version of all its varients

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