Wholey Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Wholey Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Wholey family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 5
Independent 3
Male Servant 3
Blacksmith 2
Grocer 2
Silk Piecer 1
Cotton Spinner 1
Farmer 1
Pauper 1
Baker 1
Cotton Grinder 1
Cotton Weaver 1
Shoe Maker 1
Wholesale Grocer 1
Female Servant 1
Lace Maker 1
Shoe Maker & Register 1
Brick Maker 1
Linen Weaver 1
Miner 1

Wholey Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Whaley 83% 7,924
2 Whiley 83% 4,532
3 Wheeley 71% 830
4 Wholey 100% 772
5 Wholley 86% 367
6 Whealey 71% 190
7 Whooley 86% 177

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The surname Wholey is the 4th most popular variant of Whaley.

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