Townsley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Townsley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Townsley family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 80
Coal Miner 22
Cotton Weaver 11
General Labourer 5
General Servant 4
Farmer 4
Dressmaker 3
Labourer 3
Living On Own Means 3
Core Maker In Foundary 3
Stone Quarry Man 3
Stuff Warehouseman 3
Retired 2
Carter 2
Steel Worker 2
Tinsmith 2
Dock Labourer 2
Caliss Weaver 2
Shop Keeper 2
Warehouseman 2
Dress Maker 2
Carrier 2
Railway Platelayer 2
Stone Mason 2
Woollen Piecer 2

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