Barsley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Barsley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Barsley family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 13
Weaver 12
Female Servant 9
Independent 8
Male Servant 7
Farmer 4
Iron Miner 4
Cotton Weaver 3
Dyer 3
Miner 3
Worsted Weaver 3
Labourer 2
Shoe Maker 2
Cotton 2
Cotton Printer 2
Mechanic 2
Mechanic Apprentice 2
Gardener 2
Builder 2
Ag Labourer 2
Miller 2
Cook 1
Millwright 1
Delver 1
Hawker 1

Barsley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Brisley 71% 3,684
2 Barsley 100% 2,913
3 Brasley 71% 639
4 Bearsley 88% 568
5 Bersley 86% 371
6 Breasley 63% 319
7 Briesley 63% 309
8 Bursley 86% 289
9 Borsley 86% 225
10 Bresley 71% 216
11 Brusley 71% 172

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The surname Barsley is the 2nd most popular variant of Brisley.

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