Shield Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Shield Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Shield family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 41
Agricultural Labourer 28
Lead Miner 26
Independent 21
Labourer 20
Farmer 16
Lead Ore Miner 6
Clerk 6
Coal Miner 6
Grocer 6
Cooper Miner 6
Male Servant 5
Carpenter 5
Gardener 5
Stone Mason 4
Independant 4
Blacksmith 4
Joiner 4
Dress Maker 3
Tailor 3
Lead Ore Washer 3
Shoe Maker 3
Inmate 3
Handloom Weaver 2
Widow 2

Shield Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Shield 100% 10,599
2 Sheild 67% 394
3 Should 67% 211

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

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