Dudley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Dudley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Dudley family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 518
Agricultural Labourer 98
Labourer 92
Domestic Servant 41
Miner 25
House Keeper 24
General Servant 24
Dress Maker 23
Coal Miner 22
Farm Labourer 18
Laundress 18
Lace Maker 15
Carpenter 14
Puddler 14
Straw Plaiter 13
Servant 13
Shoe Maker 11
Blacksmith 11
Silk Weaver 11
Annuitant 10
Cook 10
Moulder 10
Grocer 9
Gardener 9
Engine Fitter 9

Dudley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Dudley 100% 33,161
2 Dadley 83% 2,345
3 Addley 67% 627
4 Dudly 83% 309
5 Dodley 83% 175

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

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