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
Scholar 35
Cotton Weaver 14
Dress Maker 2
Joiner 2
Coal Miner 2
Fancy Paper Box Maker 2
Farmer 2
Labourer 2
Iron Founder 2
Iron Moulder 2
Living On His Own Means 1
Farm Labourer 1
Fulk Worker 1
Publican & Inn Keeper 1
Living On Her Own Means 1
Assurance Agent Man 1
Woollen Merchant 1
Engineer 1
Engineer Merlaine 1
Grocer 1
Haulier 1
Railway Sergeant Police Department 1
Foundry Apprentice 1
Machinist 1
Publican 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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