Wanless Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Wanless Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Wanless family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 68
Coal Miner 38
General Labourer 7
Engine Fitter 5
Blacksmith 4
Silk Weaver 3
Dress Maker 3
Grocer 3
Assistant School Master 2
Cartman 2
Farmer 2
General Servant 2
Joiner 2
Labourer 2
Retired Coal Miner 2
School Master 2
Shoemaker 2
Farm Labourer 2
Drawer Coal Pit 2
Carpenter 2
General Servant Domestic 2
Living On Own Means 2
Apprentice 2
Railway Engine Driver 2
Shoemaker's Apprentice 2

Wanless Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Wanless 100% 3,143
2 Wanlass 86% 152

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

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