Washington Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Washington Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Washington family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 335
Agricultural Labourer 26
Cotton Weaver 13
Coal Miner 13
Labourer 11
Dress Maker 10
Carpenter 9
Grocer 9
General Labourer 8
No Occupation 8
Carter 8
Annuitant 7
General Servant 7
House Keeper 7
Farm Labourer 7
Clerk 6
Collier 6
Domestic Servant 6
Laundress 5
Fustian Cutter 5
Bricklayer 5
Farmers Daughter 5
Tailor 5
Straw Plaiter 5
Bricklayer Labourer 5

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