Bestley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Bestley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Bestley family

Profession Census Frequency
Baker Confection Shopkeeper 5
Home Washer Woman 3
Agricultural Labourer 2
Caretaker 1
Coachman 1
Blacksmith 1
Cotton Warehouseman 1
Cotton Weaver 1
General Servant Domestic 1
Domestic Servant 1
Farm Labourer 1
General Labourer 1
Grocer - Shop Keeper 1
Shopkeeper 1
Ordinary Agricultural Labourer 1
Housemaid Domestic 1
Living In Own Means 1
Milliner 1
Brass Foundry Mechanic 1
Labourer In Iron Foundry 1
Black Smith & Striker 1
Builder 1
Furniture's Car Man 1
House Keeper 1
Soldier Gunner Royal Garrison Artillery 1

Bestley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Beesley 71% 15,565
2 Besley 86% 4,024
3 Bestley 100% 715
4 Bessley 86% 490
5 Beesly 57% 309
6 Besly 71% 132

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The surname Bestley is the 3rd most popular variant of Beesley.

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