Wadeley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Wadeley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Wadeley family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 3
Coal Miner Hewer 2
Striker For Smith 2
Shirt Maker 1
Errand Boy Port 1
Cattleman On Farm Agricultural 1
Cowboy 1
Publican 1
Coal Miner Hewer Fireman 1
Coal Miner Hewer Labourer 1
Coal Miner Nipper 1
Collier Night Overman 1
Factory Hand Packing Warehouse 1
Hair Dresser 1
Iron Works Labourer 1
Agricultural Labourer 1
Brass Works 1
Sick Monthly Nurse 1
Coal Miner Hewer 1
House Keeper 1
Baker Bread Maker 1
Cook Domestic 1
Rural Postman 1
Sub Postmaster Civ C 1
Telegraphist Clerk 1

Wadeley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Woodley 57% 21,546
2 Wadley 86% 5,040
3 Woodly 43% 681
4 Wadeley 100% 354
5 Wedley 71% 332
6 Widley 71% 312
7 Weadley 71% 187
8 Wodley 71% 185
9 Waudly 57% 100

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The surname Wadeley is the 4th most popular variant of Woodley.

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