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 499
Worsted Weaver 97
Cotton Weaver 62
Worsted Spinner 51
House Keeper 35
Woollen Weaver 30
Dress Maker 27
Coal Miner 26
Weaver 22
Agricultural Labourer 21
Joiner 21
Labourer 21
Domestic Servant 20
General Servant 16
Farm Servant 15
Carter 14
Farm Labourer 13
Blacksmith 13
Mechanic 11
Grocer 11
Wool Sorter 11
Stone Mason 10
Cotton Spinner 10
Iron Moulder 10
Wife Of Above 10

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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