Shipley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Shipley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Shipley family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 79
Female Servant 62
Labourer 33
Independent 30
Farmer 27
Male Servant 19
Coal Miner 18
Shoe Maker 13
Dress Maker 9
Lace Maker 8
Frame Work Knitter 8
Painter 8
Ag Labourer 8
Mariner 7
Apprentice 6
Gardener 6
Butcher 5
Cotton Spinner 5
Silk Weaver 5
Pauper 5
Stocking Maker 5
Joiner 5
Potter 5
Linen Weaver 5
Chair Maker 4

Shipley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Shipley 100% 19,960
2 Shepley 86% 5,759
3 Shapley 86% 2,244
4 Shiply 86% 302
5 Shopley 86% 174
6 Shippley 88% 159

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

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