Risely Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Risely Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Risely family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 17
Agricultural Labourer 13
Lace Maker 9
House Servant 2
Agricultural Labourer' Wife 1
Agricultural Labourer's Son 1
Bonnet Sewer 1
Bread Baker 1
Bricklayer 1
Gardener 1
Labourer's Wife 1
Milliner 1
Dressmaker 1
Farmer Of 12 Acres 1
Game Keeper 1
Groom 1
Private Army 1
Carrier 1
Commercial Traveller 1

Risely Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Risley 67% 3,925
2 Riseley 86% 1,883
3 Risely 100% 541
4 Rusley 50% 285
5 Rosley 50% 268
6 Resley 50% 148
7 Roseley 71% 132
8 Reasley 43% 114

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The surname Risely is the 3rd most popular variant of Risley.

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