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 650
Cotton Weaver 147
Coal Miner 54
House Keeper 35
Cotton Operative 24
Labourer 20
Dress Maker 19
General Labourer 17
Cotton Winder 16
Cotton Reeler 15
Cotton Spinner 14
Silk Weaver 14
Cotton Piecer 13
General Servant Domestic 11
Domestic Servant 10
Charwoman 10
Grocer 10
Painter 10
Stone Mason 10
Boiler Maker 9
Carter 9
Confectioner 9
Farm Labourer 9
General Servant 9
Iron Turner 9

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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