Sawley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Sawley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Sawley family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 30
Agricultural Labourer 5
Hand Loom Weaver Worsted 5
Labourer 4
House Servant 4
At Home 4
Boatman 3
Boot Maker 3
Nail Maker 3
House Keeper 2
Shoe Maker 2
Hosiers Assistant 2
Carpenter 2
Farmers Son 2
Power Loom Weaver Worsted 2
Suprintendent Of Policeman 1
Clicker 1
Straw Bonnet Maker 1
Farmers House Servant 1
Servant 1
Thatcher 1
Button Turner 1
Commercial Clerk 1
Farmer 1
Farmer 17 Acres No Labourer 1

Sawley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Sally 67% 1,664
2 Sawley 100% 1,138
3 Sowley 83% 278
4 Swaley 67% 234
5 Saly 67% 110

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The surname Sawley is the 2nd most popular variant of Sally.

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