Fernley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Fernley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Fernley family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 51
Cotton Weaver 15
Coal Miner 9
Silk Weaver 8
Carter 5
Cotton Power Loom Weaver 5
Hatter 4
House Servant 4
House Keeper 4
Weaver 3
Agricultural Labourer 3
Cotton Winder 3
Cotton Weaver Power 3
Boiler Maker 2
Cotton Manufacturer 2
Cotton Piecer 2
Housekeeper 2
Cop Reeler Factory 2
Farmer 2
Son Of Above 2
General Servant 2
Works In Croft 2
Ship Painter Apprentice 2
Washer Woman 2
Woodman 2

Fernley Surname Variants Ranking

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

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The surname Fernley is the 2nd most popular variant of Fearnley.

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