Horsley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Horsley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Horsley family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 51
Female Servant 39
Independent 39
Farmer 36
Male Servant 25
Labourer 16
Shoe Maker 12
Weaver 11
Lead Miner 10
Coal Miner 10
Blacksmith 9
Tailor 9
Dress Maker 8
Gardener 7
Apprentice 6
Basket Maker 6
Joiner 6
Cotton Hose Maker 6
Fisher 6
Frame Work Knitter 5
Pilot 5
Cotton Weaver 5
Semstress 4
Stone Mason 4
Baker 4

Horsley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Horsley 100% 20,541
2 Harsley 86% 2,441
3 Hersley 86% 348
4 Hearsley 75% 307
5 Horseley 88% 297
6 Hursley 86% 185
7 Horsely 71% 184
8 Horsly 86% 133

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

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