Goodley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Goodley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Goodley family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 22
Farmer's Son 4
Carpenter 4
Agricultural Labourer 3
Pauper 2
Dressmaker 2
Silk Factory Hand 2
Laundress 2
Farm Bailiff 2
Paper Hanger 2
Brick & Tile Maker 1
Carter In Bricklayer 1
Farmer Of 87 Acres Employing 1 Labourer 1
Clay Digger 1
Dress Maker 1
Carter 1
Carter & Ploughman 1
Farm Labourer 1
Farmer's Servant 1
House Servant 1
Inn Keeper 1
Sail Maker 1
Carpenterds Wife 1
Infant 1
Engine Smith 1

Goodley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Godley 86% 7,924
2 Gidley 71% 4,037
3 Goodley 100% 1,917
4 Godly 71% 397
5 Gedley 71% 180
6 Gadley 71% 179
7 Goadley 86% 155
8 Gudley 71% 140
9 Goodly 86% 113

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The surname Goodley is the 3rd most popular variant of Godley.

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