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 36
Labourer 7
Domestic Servant 6
Grocer 3
General Servant 3
Blacksmith 3
Errand Boy 3
Chain Maker 3
Nail Cutter 3
Silk Weaver 2
Income 2
Seamstress 2
Annuitant 2
Coach Man 2
Dress Maker 2
Furniture Dealer 2
House Keeper 2
Painter 2
Cart Gear Maker 2
Iron Brazier 2
Locksmith 2
Glass Cutter 2
Nurse 2
Rag Picker 2
Cork Cutter 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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