Whorton Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Whorton Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Whorton family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 23
Cotton Weaver 4
Coal Miner 4
Nailer 4
Nail Maker 3
Farm Labourer 2
Laundress 1
Boot Maker 1
Lodging Clerk Royal Office 1
Plasterer 1
Telegraphist Messenger 1
Governess 1
Independent Lady 1
Nurse 1
Soliciter's Clerk 1
Draper Apprentice 1
Miner Coal 1
Dress Maker 1
Formerly Dairyman 1
House Maid 1
Porter 1
Railway Signalman 1
Spade & Shovel Maker 1
Harness Maker 1
Iron Merchant Clerk 1

Whorton Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Horton 86% 77,203
2 Wharton 86% 30,556
3 Whorton 100% 815
4 Hortin 71% 456
5 Horten 71% 343
6 Wherton 86% 233

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The surname Whorton is the 3rd most popular variant of Horton.

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