Foulds Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Foulds Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Foulds family

Profession Census Frequency
Cotton Weaver 55
Weaver 36
Female Servant 17
Frame Work Knitter 16
Farmer 14
Independent 13
Worsted Weaver 10
Agricultural Labourer 9
Stocking Maker 9
Gas & Button Maker 7
Cotton Spinner 6
Labourer 6
J Worsted Mill 6
Wool Comber 6
Butcher 5
Cotton Power Loom Weaver 5
Shoe Maker 5
Thirstle Winder 5
Grocer 5
Stuff Weaver 5
Water Man 4
Hatter 4
Joiner 4
Blacksmith 4
In Worsted Mill 4

Foulds Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Foulds 100% 12,706
2 Fields 67% 11,190
3 Fildes 50% 4,373
4 Folds 83% 1,394
5 Faulds 83% 420
6 Fieldes 57% 119
7 Fouldes 86% 110

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

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