Hargraves Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Hargraves Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Hargraves family

Profession Census Frequency
Cotton Weaver 59
Weaver 37
Independent 28
Female Servant 25
Farmer 25
Agricultural Labourer 22
Labourer 22
Woollen Labourer 18
Male Servant 15
Shoe Maker 10
Joiner 8
Dress Maker 8
Apprentice 7
Cotton Piecer 6
Blacksmith 6
Cotton Spinner 6
Wool Comber 6
Dyer 5
Pupil 5
Ag Lab 5
Mechanic 5
Printer 5
Lace Maker 5
Brick Maker 5
Ag Labourer 4

Hargraves Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Hargreaves 90% 77,269
2 Hargraves 100% 12,781
3 Hargreves 89% 1,121
4 Heargreaves 82% 350
5 Hargroves 89% 265

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The surname Hargraves is the 2nd most popular variant of Hargreaves.

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