Adshead Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Adshead Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Adshead family

Profession Census Frequency
Cotton Weaver 59
Silk Weaver 15
Agricultural Labourer 14
Farmer 11
Female Servant 10
Independent 10
Coal Miner 7
Stone Mason 7
Labourer 6
Cotton Spinner 5
Male Servant 5
Weaver 5
Tailor 5
Collier 4
Fustian Cutter 4
Hosier 4
Carter 3
Cotton Carder 3
Cotton Dresser 3
Cotton Piecer 3
Silk Dyer 3
Lab 3
Shoe Maker 3
Glass Cutter 3
Potter Apprentice 3

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