Shenton Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Shenton Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Shenton family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 307
Coal Miner 61
General Labourer 25
Dress Maker 17
Farmer 17
Domestic Servant 14
Cotton Weaver 12
Living On Own Means 11
Living On Her Own Means 8
Apprentice 8
Farm Servant 8
Blacksmith 7
General Servant Domestic 7
Labourer 7
Carpenter 6
Laundress 6
Shoe Maker 6
Lodging House Keeper 5
Farm Labourer 5
Grocer 5
Slater 5
Carter 5
Confectioner 5
General Servant 5
Painter 5

Shenton Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Shenton 100% 14,250
2 Shinton 86% 2,136
3 Shanton 86% 452

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

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