Wensley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Wensley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Wensley family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 90
Cotton Weaver 12
Agricultural Labourer 6
Blacksmith 6
Carpenter 5
Dress Maker 4
Housemaid Domestic Servant 4
Living On Own Means 4
Dressmaker 4
Trimming Maker 4
General Domestic Servant 3
Cotton Winder 3
Farm Labourer 3
Tailoress 3
Coal Miner 2
Cook Domestic Servant 2
Errand Boy 2
Farmer 2
Gardener 2
Governess 2
House Decorator 2
Maker 2
Pauper 2
Plasterer 2
Brick Layer 2

Wensley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Wensley 100% 3,791
2 Winsley 86% 1,122
3 Whensley 88% 181
4 Wansley 86% 117

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

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