Charnley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Charnley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Charnley family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 159
Cotton Weaver 61
Farmer 13
Dress Maker 7
Living On Own Means 7
Cotton Spinner 6
Domestic Servant 6
Farmers Daughter 6
House Keeper 6
Living On Her Own Means 6
General Labourer 5
Joiner 5
Bricklayer 4
Cotton Winder 4
Engine Fitter 4
General Servant Domestic 4
Painter 4
Railway Porter 4
Agricultural Labourer 3
Farm Servant 3
Farmer's Daughter 3
Farmers Son 3
Grocer Assistant 3
Iron Moulder 3
Cook 2

Charnley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Charnley 100% 7,854
2 Chornley 88% 132

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

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