Astley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Astley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Astley family

Profession Census Frequency
Weaver 45
Cotton Weaver 44
Independent 38
Female Servant 21
Agricultural Labourer 18
Labourer 18
Male Servant 11
Farmer 8
Shoe Maker 8
Dress Maker 6
Weaver Cotton 6
Pauper 6
Bleacher 4
Clerk 4
Grocer 4
Independant 4
Nailer 4
Worked In Factory 4
Joiner 3
Taste Maker Joiner 3
Warper 3
Apprentice 3
Manchester Warehouseman 3
Journeyman Potter 3
Miner 3

Astley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Astley 100% 13,193
2 Staley 67% 8,166
3 Stealey 57% 775
4 Eastley 86% 725
5 Steeley 57% 412
6 Setley 67% 340
7 Ostley 83% 223
8 Eastly 67% 158
9 Stoley 67% 151
10 Sitley 67% 127
11 Sutley 67% 124
12 Staly 50% 115

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

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