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
School 105
Cotton Weaver 68
Weaver 31
At Home 13
Farmer 9
General Labourer 9
Housekeeper 9
Farm Labourer 8
Private Means 8
Weaver Cotton 8
Carter 7
Labourer 7
Joiner 6
Winder 6
Charwoman 5
Cotton Winder 5
Domestic Servant 5
Dressmaker 5
House Keeper 5
School Boy 5
Shop Assistant 5
Weaver (cotton) 5
Fitter 4
Weaver Of Cotton 4
Weaving 4

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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