Arkwright Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Arkwright Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Arkwright family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 13
Independent 11
Weaver 11
Labourer 8
Agricultural Labourer 6
Check Weaver 5
Male Servant 5
Power Loom Weaver 5
Pupil 4
Cotton Weaver 4
Carter 3
Collier 3
Cotton Carder 3
Cotton Winder 3
Farmer 3
Grocer 3
Tailor 3
Cotton Weaver J 2
Rope Maker 2
Weaver Cotton 2
Weaver In A Cotton Mill 2
Winder 2
Frame Work Knitter 2
Army 2
Smith J 1

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