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
Scholar 45
Agricultural Labourer 6
Physicians Daur 4
Blacksmith 4
Chain Maker 4
Gardener 3
Dock Labourer 3
Shoe Machinist 2
Washer Woman 2
House Keeper 2
Carpenter 2
Gun Maker 2
House Servant 2
Laundress 2
Nurse 2
Engine Fitter 2
Mason 2
Black Tray Maker 2
Stone Mason 2
Tailor 2
Ivay Japaner 2
Jeweller 2
Pin Plate Worker 2
Werihing Machine Maker 2
Millwright 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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