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
Scholar 141
House Servant 22
Lead Miner 19
Labourer 14
Lead Ore Miner 14
Coal Miner 13
Agricultural Labourer 12
Annuitant 9
Scholar At Home 8
Tailor 8
General Servant 8
Dress Maker 7
House Keeper 7
Spinner 7
At Home 6
Farm Labourer 6
Carpenter 6
Blacksmith 5
Joiner 5
Not At School 5
Servant 5
Laundress 5
Grocer 4
Gardener 4
Shoe Maker 4

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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