Hamsley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Hamsley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Hamsley family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 26
Coal Miner 6
Seamer 6
Cotton Weaver 3
Frame Work Knitter 3
Shoe Maker 2
Agricultural Labourer 2
General Servant 2
Joiner 2
Brick Layer 2
Dress Maker 2
Annuitant 2
Farmer Labourer Indoor 1
Soldier 1
Independent 1
Shoe Finisher 1
Gun Lock Filer 1
Cartman 1
Coach Builder Painter 1
Employing 2 Men & 1 Boys 1
Iron Roler 1
Maker Up Worsted 1
Plasterer 1
Plasterer Master 1
Shop Woman 1

Hamsley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Hemsley 86% 9,786
2 Hamsley 100% 953
3 Hemsly 71% 358
4 Homsley 86% 169
5 Halmsley 88% 132
6 Himsley 86% 112

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The surname Hamsley is the 2nd most popular variant of Hemsley.

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