Bristol Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Bristol Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Bristol family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 36
Agricultural Labourer 9
Cotton Weaver 4
House Servant 4
Cotton Powerloom Weaver 3
Dress Maker 3
Labourer 3
Governess 2
Joiner 2
Cotton Frame Work Knitter 2
Seamer 2
Sawyer 2
Carver In Wood 1
Teacher 1
Wool Comber 1
Draper Apprentice 1
Linen Draper's Shopman 1
Grocer & Beerseller 1
Washerwoman 1
Farmer Of 125 Acres Employing 5 Men & 2 Boys 1
Farmer Son 1
Nursemaid 1
School Master 1
School Teacher 1
Surgical Instrument Maker 1

Bristol Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Bristol 100% 2,402
2 Bristoll 88% 203

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The surname Bristol is the most popular version of all its varients

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