Wilston Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Wilston Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Wilston family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 4
Needle Woman 2
Labourer 2
Bonnet Finisher 1
Pauper 1
Laundress 1
Master Wheelwright Employing One Apprentice 1
Private Royal Mariner 1
House Keeper 1
Painter House 1
Blind Maker 1
Carman 1
D Servant 1
Wheelwright 1
Wheelwright & Smith 1
Dairyman 1
Bricklayer Labourer 1
Clearer 1
Brewers Clerk 1
Butcher 1
Assistant Grocer 1

Wilston Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Woolston 75% 4,788
2 Woolaston 67% 526
3 Walston 86% 495
4 Woolstone 67% 448
5 Wilston 100% 397
6 Wolston 86% 267
7 Welston 86% 204

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The surname Wilston is the 5th most popular variant of Woolston.

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