Hendley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Hendley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Hendley family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 99
Domestic Servant 15
General Labourer 10
Dress Maker 9
Coal Miner 9
General Servant 8
Farmer 7
Agricultural Labourer 6
Cotton Weaver 6
House Keeper 6
Labourer 4
Domestic 4
Cotton Spinner 3
Spar Turner 3
Baker 3
Laundress 3
Butcher 3
Charwoman 3
Living On Her Own Means 3
Brick Layer 3
Engine Turner 3
Licensed Victualler 3
Joiner 2
Errand Boy 2
Tailor 2

Hendley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Handley 86% 36,006
2 Hindley 86% 17,480
3 Hendley 100% 4,661
4 Hundley 86% 894
5 Handly 71% 782
6 Hindly 71% 263
7 Hendly 86% 258

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The surname Hendley is the 3rd most popular variant of Handley.

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