Wards Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Wards Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Wards family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 16
Male Servant 7
Female Servant 6
Independent 4
Nailor 3
Smith 2
Independant 2
Cotton Creeler 1
Dealer In Spirit 1
Warehouse Man 1
Shoe Maker Apprentice 1
Dredger 1
Glass Cutter 1
Lab 1
Shoe Maker 1
Beer Seller 1
Farmer 1
Weaver 1
Labourer 1
Pauper 1
Plumber Labourer 1
Surgeon 1
Coach Man 1
Cutler Journeyman 1
Tailor 1

Wards Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Wards 100% 1,972
2 Words 80% 865
3 Ewards 83% 230

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

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