Insley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Insley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Insley family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 22
Farmer 10
Female Servant 9
Labourer 9
Male Servant 6
Shoe Maker 3
Brick Maker 2
Tailor 2
Apprentice 2
Publican 2
Brickmaker 1
Coal Higler 1
Malster 1
Miller 1
Wheelwright 1
Lace Dresser 1
Prisoner 1
Groom 1
Ag Labourer 1
Cooper 1
Cord Wainer 1
Furnace Man 1
Grocer 1
Journeyman Tailor 1
Independent 1

Insley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Ainsley 86% 5,813
2 Insley 100% 3,404
3 Ansley 83% 2,971
4 Ensley 83% 199
5 Nosely 33% 185
6 Nosley 67% 131
7 Noseley 57% 112

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The surname Insley is the 2nd most popular variant of Ainsley.

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