Scales Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Discover how your Scales ancestors earned their living and spread across the country. Find out more about your family history by using the Free Search box.

Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Scales Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Scales family

Profession Census Frequency
General Labourer 35
Living On Own Means 26
General Servant Domestic 15
Agricultural Labourer 13
Cotton Weaver 11
Domestic Servant 10
Dress Maker 10
Farmer 10
Carpenter 9
Butcher 8
Scholar 8
Fisherman 8
Blacksmith 7
Bricklayer 7
Charwoman 7
Commercial Clerk 7
Cook Domestic 7
House Maid Domestic 5
Housemaid Domestic 5
Tailoress 5
Tailor 5
Straw Hat Finisher 5
House Keeper 4
House Keeper Domestic 4
Draper's Assistant 4

Scales Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Scales 100% 10,372
2 Scoles 83% 1,150

Did you know?

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

Search for the Scales family