Shepley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Shepley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Shepley family

Profession Census Frequency
Cotton Weaver 32
General Labourer 13
Cotton Spinner 10
Engine Fitter 8
Living On Own Means 7
School 5
Felt Hat Trimmer 4
Stone Mason 4
Scholar 4
Dress Maker 3
Iron Moulder 3
Cotton Card Room Hand 3
Dressmaker 3
Velvet Weaver 3
Joiner Carpenter 3
Worsted Spinner 3
Farmer 3
Silk Weaver 3
Cab Driver Groom 2
Cotton Piecer Cotton Mill 2
Cotton Reeler 2
Assistant School Master 2
Coal Miner Breaker Below 2
Cooper 2
Cotton Weaver Overlooker 2

Shepley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Shipley 86% 19,960
2 Shepley 100% 5,759
3 Shapley 86% 2,244
4 Shiply 71% 302
5 Shopley 86% 174

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The surname Shepley is the 2nd most popular variant of Shipley.

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