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
Living On Own Means 29
Coal Miner Hewer 22
Farmer 22
General Labourer 22
Cotton Weaver 21
General Servant Domestic 13
Tailoress 11
Bricklayer 11
Dress Maker 10
Laundress Wash 10
Scholar 9
Domestic Servant 7
Joiner Carpenter 7
Copper Refiner 6
None 6
Agricultural Labourer 6
Carter Carman 6
House Painter 6
Slater 6
Coal Miner 5
Bricklayer Labourer 5
Coal Miner C Hewer 5
Blacksmith 5
Cook Domestic 5
Shoe Maker Boot Maker 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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