Shale Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Shale Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Shale family

Profession Census Frequency
Labourer 8
Agricultural Labourer 4
Independent 3
Female Servant 3
Blacksmith 3
Shop Keeper 2
Publican 2
Tailor 2
Chain Maker 2
Chain Maker Boys 2
Journeyman Lock Smith 2
Servant 2
Stone Mason 2
Widow 2
Apprentice Tin Plate Worker 1
Boiler Maker 1
Brick Layer 1
Builder 1
Chair Maker 1
Farmer 1
Hinge Maker 1
Iron Brazier Apprentice 1
Man Plated Worker 1
Metal Caster 1
Screw Worker 1

Shale Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Shale 100% 2,226
2 Shiel 40% 2,135
3 Shail 60% 1,617
4 Shaul 60% 729
5 Sheil 40% 718
6 Sheel 40% 667
7 Ashlee 50% 251
8 Sheal 60% 210
9 Shoel 40% 147
10 Shayle 83% 141
11 Sheele 67% 108

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

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