Wilsh Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Wilsh Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Wilsh family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 13
Coal Miner 4
Labourer 4
Agricultural Labourer 3
Servant 2
House Servant 2
Carrier 1
Dock Labourer 1
Dock Labourer's Wife 1
Cord Wainer 1
Carter 1
Housekeeper In Colliery 1
Shoe Maker Journeyman 1
Sail Maker 1
Cordial Maker 1
Chelsea Pensioner 1
Cigar Maker 1
Groom 1
Labourer In Ship Yard 1
Laundres 1
Litho Printer 1
Painter 1
Paper Stainer 1
Ladysmaid 1
Soldier 1

Wilsh Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Walsh 80% 106,152
2 Welsh 80% 51,280
3 Walshe 67% 954
4 Wilsh 100% 595
5 Wlash 60% 144
6 Wealsh 67% 127

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The surname Wilsh is the 4th most popular variant of Walsh.

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