Softley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Softley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Softley family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 46
General Labourer 7
Agricultural Labourer 7
Labourer 4
Farm Labourer 4
Ag Labourer 4
Dress Maker 3
Agricultural Labourer Local Preacher 3
Fireman 2
Brick Layer 2
Painter 2
Draper's Assistant 2
Joiner 2
Milkman 1
Bar Man 1
Lincensed Victualler 1
Pupil 1
School Mistress 1
Dressmaker 1
Grocer Assistant 1
House Keeper Domestic 1
Living On Own Means 1
Pork Butcher 1
Bread Baker 1
Domestic Servant 1

Softley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Softley 100% 2,122
2 Softly 86% 616

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

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