Belshaw Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Belshaw Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Belshaw family

Profession Census Frequency
Weaver 9
Silk Weaver 8
Independent 6
Cotton Spinner 5
Female Servant 5
Collier 4
Frame Work Knitter 4
Cotton Reeler 3
Cotton Weaver 3
Labourer 3
Throstle Spinner 3
Farmer 2
Publican 2
Bonnet Maker 2
Carter 2
Cotton Carder 2
Cotton Rover 2
Engineer 2
Merchant Apprentice 2
Stone Mason 2
Lace Dresser 2
Stocking Maker 2
Solicitor 1
Tailor Journeyman 1
Washer Women 1

Belshaw Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Balshaw 86% 4,714
2 Belshaw 100% 4,194
3 Bolshaw 86% 973

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The surname Belshaw is the 2nd most popular variant of Balshaw.

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