Rishton Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Rishton Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Rishton family

Profession Census Frequency
Weaver 16
Cotton Weaver 15
Woollen Spinner 10
Farmer 7
Coal Miner 5
Labourer 5
Stone Mason 3
Inn Keeper 2
Carter 2
Mechanic 2
Powerloom Weaver 2
Glazier 2
Plasterer 2
Excavator 1
Cotton 1
Cotton Dresser 1
Cotton Rover 1
Cotton Warper 1
Cotton Yard Dresser 1
Cow Dealer 1
Draper 1
Female Servant 1
Grocer 1
Mangle Keeper 1
Plumber & Glazier 1

Rishton Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Rushton 86% 43,722
2 Rishton 100% 1,797
3 Rashton 86% 108

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The surname Rishton is the 2nd most popular variant of Rushton.

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