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
General Labourer 6
Farmer 5
Living On Own Means 4
Laundress 2
Butcher 2
House Hold Work 2
House Painter 2
Engine Fitter 2
Leather Merchant 2
Winder (worsted Mill) 2
Woollen Weaver 2
Carman 1
Charwoman 1
Fish Mongers Assistant 1
Assistant School Mistress 1
Draper Assistant 1
Gardner Domestic 1
General Servant Domestic 1
Railway Managers Clerk 1
Pensioner Postal Telegraphic 1
Engine Fitter Iron Works 1
Mariner Engine Fitter 1
Steam Engine Shop Keeper 1
Brick Layer 1
Bricklayer 1

Wharfe Surname Variants Ranking

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

Did you know?

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

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