Wharfe Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Wharfe Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Wharfe family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 7
Butcher 4
Worsted Spinner In A Factory 4
Agricultural Labourer 3
Weaver Cotton 3
Dress Maker 2
Worsted Weaver 2
Blacksmith 1
Blacksmith's Apprentice 1
Sawyer 1
Sawyer's Wife 1
Calico Block Printer 1
Housemaid 1
Railway Goods Clerk 1
Carpenters Journeyman 1
Carpenters Wife 1
Engine Fitter 1
General Servant 1
Joiner 1
Shop Keeper 1
Unable To Work 1
Railway Porter 1
Servant 1
Brazier/carter 1
Bresh Maker 1

Wharfe Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Wharf 83% 1,527
2 Wharfe 100% 863

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The surname Wharfe is the 2nd most popular variant of Wharf.

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