Fairhurst Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Fairhurst Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Fairhurst family

Profession Census Frequency
Weaver 50
Cotton Weaver 43
Coal Miner 39
Agricultural Labourer 31
Female Servant 26
Collier 24
Labourer 21
Farmer 16
Independent 11
Stone Mason 11
Collier's Labourer 10
Shoe Maker 9
Coal Drawer 9
Male Servant 8
Dress Maker 7
Joiner 7
Check Weaver 6
Milliner 5
Cotton Piecer 5
Sawyer 5
Cotton Spinner 4
Plasterer 4
Worker In Coal Pit 4
Mason 4
Factory Piecer 3

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