Townley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Townley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Townley family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 34
Female Servant 30
Independent 29
Cotton Weaver 20
Labourer 17
Blacksmith 16
Weaver 14
Coal Miner 11
Dyer 9
Dyer Joiner 9
Farmer 9
Clerk 7
Cotton Spinner 6
Male Servant 6
Grocer 5
Joiner 5
House Keeper 5
Carpenter 5
Painter 4
Cotton Reeler 4
Fustian Cutter 4
Tailor 4
Woollen Weaver 4
Shoe Maker 4
Pupil 3

Townley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Townley 100% 13,534
2 Townly 86% 285
3 Tounley 86% 105

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

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