Whelton Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Whelton Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Whelton family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 6
Ag Labourer 2
Farmer 2
Carter 1
Cotton Winder 1
Erthenware Dealer 1
Coal Dealer 1
Earthenware Maker 1
Female Servant 1
Gate Maker 1
Farm Bailiff 1
Joiner's Journeyman 1
Independent 1
House Keeper 1
Shoe Maker 1
Shoe Maker Journeyman 1

Whelton Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Welton 86% 9,115
2 Wheelton 88% 1,453
3 Whilton 86% 1,106
4 Whelton 100% 655
5 Whalton 86% 245

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The surname Whelton is the 4th most popular variant of Welton.

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