Walley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Walley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Walley family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 53
Female Servant 39
Farmer 39
Independent 35
Labourer 29
Male Servant 21
Cotton Weaver 20
Shoe Maker 12
Potter 11
Brick Maker 8
Weaver 8
Maltster 7
Butcher 5
Carpenter 5
Cotton Spinner 5
Gardener 5
Grocer 5
Silk Piecer 5
Miner 5
Cotton Power Loom Weaver 5
Blacksmith 4
Dress Maker 4
Lodger 4
School Mistress 4
Coal Miner Miner Maker 4

Walley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Woolley 71% 44,497
2 Willey 83% 21,119
3 Walley 100% 12,408
4 Wolley 83% 3,359
5 Willy 67% 3,278
6 Whally 67% 1,120
7 Woolly 50% 908
8 Waley 83% 763
9 Wally 83% 729
10 Welley 83% 664
11 Welly 67% 312
12 Wallay 83% 218

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The surname Walley is the 3rd most popular variant of Woolley.

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