Whilley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Whilley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Whilley family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 18
Agricultural Labourer 8
Cord Wainer 4
Dress Maker 4
At Home 3
Agricultural Laborer 3
House Servant 3
Farm Labourer 3
Carpenter 2
Farmer 2
Blacksmith 2
Pauper 2
Carpet Weaver 2
Card Setter 2
Power Loom Weaver Worsted 2
Mariner 1
Mariner's Wife 1
Brick Maker 1
Landed Proprietor 1
Groom 1
Draper Assistant 1
Errand Boy 1
Master Sofa Maker 1
Oilman 1
Servant 1

Whilley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Whalley 86% 34,033
2 Whiley 86% 4,532
3 Whally 71% 1,120
4 Whilley 100% 1,028
5 Whyley 71% 774
6 Wyley 57% 739
7 Whealley 75% 421
8 Wholley 86% 367
9 Whelley 86% 137

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The surname Whilley is the 4th most popular variant of Whalley.

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