Farnley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Farnley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Farnley family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 12
Coal Miner 8
Dress Maker 4
Worsted Spinner 4
B Clogger 2
Mill Hand 2
Winder In Spinning Mill 2
Mason 1
Tailoress 1
Baker 1
Boot Maker 1
Groom 1
Draper's Assistant 1
Boat Maker 1
Charwoman 1
Day Servant 1
Engineer 1
General Labourer 1
Gentleman 1
Grocer Maker 1
Iron Moulder 1
Joiner 1
Kitchen Maid Domestic 1
Labourer 1
Living On Her Own Means 1

Farnley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Fearnley 88% 11,563
2 Fernley 86% 2,983
3 Farnley 100% 525
4 Fernaley 75% 241
5 Fearnly 71% 208
6 Fernly 71% 200
7 Ferneley 75% 158
8 Franley 71% 136

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The surname Farnley is the 3rd most popular variant of Fearnley.

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