Watkinson Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Watkinson Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Watkinson family

Profession Census Frequency
Cotton Weaver 67
Living On Own Means 40
General Labourer 33
Dress Maker 32
Farmer 32
General Servant Domestic 23
Domestic Servant 18
Coal Miner Hewer 17
Agricultural Labourer 14
Coal Miner 14
Cotton Winder 14
Housemaid Domestic 13
Ordinary Agricultural Labourer 13
Cook Domestic 11
Railway Porter 10
Scholar 10
Carter 10
Grocer 10
Tailor 8
Blacksmith 8
Charwoman 8
House Keeper 8
Plumber 8
Gardener Domestic 8
Gardener 7

Watkinson Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Watkinson 100% 22,828
2 Witkinson 89% 116

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

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