Shelden Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Shelden Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Shelden family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 21
Gardener 2
Engine Fitter 2
Blacksmith 2
Labourer In Iron Works 1
Labourer Wife 1
Joiner & Brick Maker Employing 5 Men & 5 Boys 1
Paymaster R M Active Sest 1
Dressmaker 1
Milliner 1
Stationer 1
Puddler 1
Fruiterer 1
House Maid Domestic 1
Assistant 1
Governess 1
Agricultural Labourer 1
Clerk 1
Farmer Of 73 Acres 1
Glass Blower 1
Labourer 1
Machine Smith 1
Saw Setter & Sharpener 1
Washerwoman 1
Wife Of Above 1

Shelden Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Sheldon 86% 31,663
2 Shelden 100% 1,000
3 Shildon 71% 477
4 Shaldon 71% 125

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The surname Shelden is the 2nd most popular variant of Sheldon.

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