Walshaw Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Walshaw Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Walshaw family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 106
Coal Miner 15
Agricultural Labourer 8
Dress Maker 7
Corn Miller 7
Servant 7
Blacksmith 6
House Servant 5
Worsted Spinner 5
Carter 4
Labourer 4
Housemaid 3
Joiner 3
Fancy Weaver 3
Farmer Daughter 3
House Keeper 3
Wife Of Above 3
Wool Weaver 3
Woollen Rag Sorter 3
Worsted Weaver 3
Blanket Weaver 2
Clock & Watch Maker 2
Cotton Factory Worker Half Time 2
Cotton Winder 2
Fancy Wool & Worsted Weaver 2

Walshaw Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Wilshaw 86% 5,955
2 Walshaw 100% 5,318

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The surname Walshaw is the 2nd most popular variant of Wilshaw.

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