Hershaw Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Hershaw Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Hershaw family

Profession Census Frequency
Stuff Weaver 14
Card Setter 5
Dyer 4
Weaver 4
Worslen Weaver 4
Cotton Weaver 3
Bleacher 3
Labourer 3
Male Servant 3
Agricultural Labourer 2
Woollen Spinner 2
Calico Printer Apprentice 2
Coal Drawer 2
Servant 2
Stone Delver 2
Pupil 1
Vetinary Surgeon 1
Blacksmith 1
Cloth Dresser 1
Farmer 1
Female Servant 1
Joiner & Carpenter 1
Linen Reeler 1
School Master 1
Shoe Maker 1

Hershaw Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Hershaw 100% 1,857
2 Harshaw 86% 1,027
3 Horshaw 86% 171

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

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