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 197
House Servant 23
Lead Miner 22
Agricultural Labourer 15
Coal Miner 11
Dress Maker 9
Labourer 8
Laundress 8
Tailor 7
Carter 7
Servant 6
Joiner 6
House Keeper 6
General Servant 6
Farmer 6
Nurse 5
Blacksmith 5
Cabinet Maker 5
Cotton Weaver 4
Boot & Shoe Maker 4
Butcher 4
Groom 4
Mariner 4
Son Of Above 4
Domestic Servant 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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