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
Scholar 292
Wool Comber 71
At Home 29
Power Loom Weaver Worsted 26
Power Loom Weaver 23
Farm Labourer 22
Dress Maker 21
House Servant 21
Labourer 20
House Keeper 19
Servant 18
Worsted Spinner 16
Coal Miner 14
Farmer 13
Farmer's Son 11
Spinner 11
Grocer 10
Weaver 10
Butcher 10
Hand Loom Weaver 9
Pauper 9
Shoe Maker 9
Errand Boy 9
Fancy Weaver 9
Woolcomber 9

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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