Whalley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Whalley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Whalley family

Profession Census Frequency
Weaver 95
Cotton Weaver 83
Independent 46
Farmer 45
Female Servant 43
Agricultural Labourer 31
Cotton Spinner 20
Labourer 20
Male Servant 16
Power Loom Weaver 15
Joiner 14
Shoe Maker 11
Grocer 10
Linen Weaver 10
Coal Miner 9
Cotton Mill 9
Cotton Piecer 9
Calico Printer 8
Tailor 8
Winder 8
Ag Lab 7
Apprentice 7
Carter 7
Piecer 7
Worsted Weaver 7

Whalley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Whalley 100% 34,033
2 Whaley 86% 7,924
3 Whally 86% 1,120
4 Whilley 86% 1,028
5 Whealley 88% 421
6 Wholley 86% 367
7 Wailey 71% 183
8 Whelley 86% 137

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

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