Midgley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Midgley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Midgley family

Profession Census Frequency
Worsted Weaver 60
Independent 56
Wool Comber 47
Female Servant 32
Farmer 32
Agricultural Labourer 30
Weaver 27
Coal Miner 23
Labourer 22
Cotton Weaver 21
Worsted Spinner 21
Shoe Maker 20
Male Servant 18
Fancy Weaver 14
Butcher 9
Cotton Spinner 9
Factory 9
Joiner 8
Tailor 8
Dress Maker 7
Cloth Dresser 7
Stuff Weaver 7
Blacksmith 6
Cord Wainer 6
Stone Delver 6

Midgley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Midgley 100% 27,946
2 Midgeley 88% 1,232
3 Medgley 86% 467
4 Midgly 86% 324
5 Midgely 71% 232
6 Midglay 86% 114

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

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