Sheldon Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Sheldon Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Sheldon family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 599
Coal Miner 61
Labourer 54
Domestic Servant 31
General Servant 30
House Keeper 24
Dress Maker 23
Agricultural Labourer 23
Puddler 23
Silk Winder 21
Miner 21
Frame Work Knitter 20
Errand Boy 15
Laundress 14
Farmer 14
Iron Worker 14
Silk Twister 14
Annuitant 13
Silk Weaver 13
Silk Piecer 12
Collier 11
Potter 11
Lead Miner 10
Charwoman 10
Glass Maker 10

Sheldon Surname Variants Ranking

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

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

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