Shelley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Shelley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Shelley family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 32
Agricultural Labourer 25
Independent 22
Labourer 22
Farmer 14
Shoe Maker 8
Male Servant 7
Agent 7
Cord Wainer 7
Ag Labourer 5
Baker 5
Tailor 5
Shoe Binder 5
Lab 4
Pupil 4
Blacksmith 4
File Cutter 4
Pauper 3
Butcher 3
Collier 3
Weaver 3
Clerk 3
Leather Dresser 3
Apprentice 3
Pearl Button Maker 3

Shelley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Shelley 100% 16,155
2 Shelly 86% 5,816
3 Shilley 86% 358
4 Sheeley 86% 309
5 Shalley 86% 249
6 Sheley 86% 128

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

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