Work Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Work Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Work family

Profession Census Frequency
Independent 5
Potter 4
Labourer 3
Upholsterer 2
Collier 2
Cotton Mill 2
Work Cotton 2
Agricultural Labourer 2
Dress Maker 2
Cheesemonger 2
Coach Man 1
Gardener 1
Shop Keeper 1
Paper Maker 1
Male Servant 1
Pork Dealer 1
Cabinet Maker 1
Cotton Weaver 1
Groom 1
Post Man 1
Cook App 1
Fs 1
Wheelwrightman 1
Iron Monger Apprentice 1
Tailor 1

Work Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Wark 75% 1,453
2 Work 100% 892
3 Wrake 40% 523
4 Warke 60% 155

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The surname Work is the 2nd most popular variant of Wark.

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