Walston Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Walston Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Walston family

Profession Census Frequency
Water Man 3
Frame Silk Work Knitter 2
Agricultural Labourer 2
Straw Bonnet Maker 1
Male Servant 1
Serge Weaver 1
Independent 1
Painter 1
Farmer 1

Walston Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Woolston 75% 4,788
2 Woolaston 67% 526
3 Walston 100% 495
4 Woolstone 67% 448
5 Wilston 86% 397
6 Wolston 86% 267
7 Welston 86% 204

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The surname Walston is the 3rd most popular variant of Woolston.

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