Ainley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Ainley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Ainley family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 234
Woollen Weaver 29
Coal Miner 14
Cotton Weaver 13
Agricultural Labourer 9
Domestic Servant 8
Worsted Spinner 8
Labourer 7
Woollen Piecer 7
Woollen Spinner 7
Dress Maker 6
Woollen Power Loom Weaver 6
Worsted Weaver 6
Stone Mason 5
Annuitant 5
Grocer 5
Woollen Burler 5
Cotton Spinner 4
Warehouseman 4
Cart Driver 4
Dyer 4
Wife 4
Wool Weaver 4
Worsted Twister 4
Cotton Mill Operative 3

Ainley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Ainley 100% 8,421
2 Onley 67% 1,784
3 Anley 83% 1,672
4 Neely 33% 289
5 Anelay 50% 285
6 Nealy 33% 275
7 Nealey 50% 229
8 Niley 67% 142
9 Only 50% 124

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

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