Wesley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Wesley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Wesley family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 58
Agricultural Labourer 50
Lace Maker 18
House Servant 12
Straw Plaiter 11
Stocking Maker 10
Labourer 7
Cordwainer 7
At Home 5
Plaiter 5
Dress Maker 5
Shoe Maker 4
Laundress 4
Lodging House Keeper 4
Game Keeper 4
Bonnett Sewer 3
Pauper 3
Baker 3
Straw Bonnet Maker 3
House Maid 3
Seamer 3
Scholar At Home 3
Annuitant 2
Locksmith 2
Striker To A Lock Forger 2

Wesley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Wesley 100% 8,666
2 Wasley 83% 3,327
3 Wisley 83% 495
4 Woosley 71% 286
5 Wosley 83% 284
6 Owsley 67% 202
7 Wisely 50% 101

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

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