Fells Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Discover how your Fells ancestors earned their living and spread across the country. Find out more about your family history by using the Free Search box.

Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Fells Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Fells family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 61
Agricultural Labourer 7
Domestic Servant 5
Lace Maker 4
Dress Maker 3
General Labourer 3
Clothiers Cutter 2
Commercial Clerk 2
Dressmaker 2
House Maid Domestic 2
Laundress 2
Waitscoat Maker 2
General Servant Domestic 2
Carpenter 2
General Domestic Servant 2
Green Grocer 2
Tailor Apprentice 2
Teacher 2
Nurseryman Daughter 2
Gardener 2
Nursaryman Leedsman And Florist 1
Nursery Man 1
Nurseryman And Seedsman Employ 7 Men 1 Boy 1
Nurseryman Wife 1
Nurserymans Labourer 1

Fells Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Fells 100% 2,524
2 Fallas 67% 1,420
3 Falls 80% 583
4 Fillis 67% 511
5 Follis 67% 498
6 Fallis 67% 360
7 Faulls 67% 346
8 Fills 80% 212
9 Fellis 83% 169
10 Filles 67% 106

Did you know?

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

Search for the Fells family