Scholes Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Scholes Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Scholes family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 411
Cotton Weaver 113
Cotton Piecer 28
Coal Miner 28
Cotton Power Loom Weaver 27
House Keeper 25
Silk Weaver 24
Cotton Winder 20
Dress Maker 20
Cotton Spinner 19
Carter 18
Agricultural Labourer 17
Cotton Reeler 15
Stone Mason 15
Cotton Factory Worker 13
House Servant 12
Joiner 11
Labourer 11
Painter 11
Grocer 10
Milliner 10
Butcher 9
House Work 9
Laundress 9
Blacksmith 8

Scholes Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Scholes 100% 23,977
2 Scoles 86% 1,150
3 Schols 86% 107
4 Scholas 86% 105

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

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