Shilton Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Shilton Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Shilton family

Profession Census Frequency
General Servant Domestic 11
General Labourer 9
Living On Own Means 8
Housemaid Domestic 7
Coal Miner C Hewer 7
Cook Domestic 6
Dress Maker 6
Coal Miner Hewer 6
Bricklayer 6
Joiner Carpenter 5
Farmer 5
Agricultural Labourer 4
Carpenter 4
Tailoress 4
Grocer 4
Domestic Servant 4
School 4
Boiler Maker 4
Felt Hat Trimmer 4
House Painter 3
Confectioner Baker 3
Cowman On Farm Agricultural Cattle 3
Shoe Maker 3
Brick Layer 3
Coal C Hewer Below Ground 3

Shilton Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Shelton 86% 29,107
2 Shilton 100% 7,059
3 Shalton 86% 572
4 Sholton 86% 249

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The surname Shilton is the 2nd most popular variant of Shelton.

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