Tansley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Tansley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Tansley family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 38
Female Servant 19
Independent 11
Labourer 11
Frame Work Knitter 9
Farmer 6
Gardener 5
Butcher 4
Weaver 4
Apprentice 3
Lace Maker 3
Brick Maker 3
Silk Factory 3
Ag Lab 3
Wollen Hexery 3
Besom Maker 3
Lace Mender 3
Bonnet Maker 2
Carpenter 2
Gardener Journeyman 2
Mariner 2
Worker 2
Grocer 2
Shoe Maker 2
Watch Maker 2

Tansley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Tinsley 86% 11,823
2 Tansley 100% 7,835
3 Tunsley 86% 243
4 Tonsley 86% 209
5 Tensley 86% 160

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The surname Tansley is the 2nd most popular variant of Tinsley.

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