Smedley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Smedley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Smedley family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 44
Agricultural Labourer 39
Independent 29
Labourer 25
Lace Maker 23
Farmer 20
Male Servant 19
Frame Work Knitter 16
Cotton Spinner 10
Shoe Maker 9
Tailor 8
Cotton Weaver 7
Joiner 7
Publican 6
Brick Maker 5
Silk Lace Maker 5
Tape Works 5
Nail Maker 5
Cotton Waver 4
Apprentice 4
Clerk 4
Cord Wainer 4
Cotton Frame Work Knitter 4
Dress Maker 4
Grocer 4

Smedley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Smedley 100% 16,117
2 Smedly 86% 292
3 Smidley 86% 144

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

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