Fildes Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Fildes Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Fildes family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 115
Coal Miner 10
Cotton Weaver 7
Domestic Servant 7
Cabinet Maker 6
Charwoman 6
General Labourer 5
Butcher 5
Dress Maker 4
Carpenter 4
Grocer Assistant 3
House Keeper 3
Gardener 3
Cattle Dealer Man 3
Gardeners Domestic Servant 3
Rubber Labourer 3
Cotton Manufacturer 2
Errand Boy 2
House Maid 2
Joiner 2
Milliner 2
Railway Clerk 2
Assistant To Customs 2
Blacksmith 2
Char Woman 2

Fildes Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Foulds 50% 12,706
2 Fields 67% 11,190
3 Fildes 100% 4,373
4 Folds 67% 1,394
5 Faulds 50% 420
6 Fieldes 86% 119
7 Fouldes 71% 110
8 Fyldes 83% 100

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The surname Fildes is the 3rd most popular variant of Foulds.

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