Tempest Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Tempest Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Tempest family

Profession Census Frequency
Worsted Weaver 36
Independent 22
Wool Comber 20
Coal Miner 19
Labourer 15
Stuff Weaver 14
Farmer 10
Female Servant 10
Butcher 9
Woollen Weaver 9
Agricultural Labourer 8
Iron Miner 5
Spinner 5
Flannel Manufacturer 4
Male Servant 4
Independant 3
Shoe M 3
Gardener 3
Grocer 3
Cotton Spinner 3
Potter Journeyman 3
Weaver 3
Mechanic 2
Waterman 2
Cutler 2

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