Hornley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Hornley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Hornley family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 36
Cotton Weaver 9
Agricultural Labourer 8
Straw Plaiter 5
Coal Miner 3
Labourer 3
Woollen Operative 3
Woollen Weaver 3
Coachman Domestic 2
Cotton Speed Tenter 2
Domestic 2
House Keeper 2
Dress Maker 2
Tailor 2
Blacksmith 1
Bowing Iron Mechanic 1
Butchers Assistant 1
Grocer 1
Grocer Daughter 1
Farmer Of 186 Acres Employing 6 Men & One Boy 1
General Labourer 1
Boot Fitter 1
House Maid Domestic Servant 1
Railway Platelayer 1
Dairyman 1

Hornley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Hornley 100% 1,668
2 Hornly 86% 539
3 Harnley 86% 250

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

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