Fearnley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Fearnley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Fearnley family

Profession Census Frequency
Weaver 17
Farmer 16
Labourer 15
Female Servant 15
Worsted Weaver 14
Agricultural Labourer 11
Silk Weaver 11
Cotton Weaver 9
Independent 8
Shoe Maker 8
Joiner 7
Clothier 7
Wool Comber 7
Independant 6
Cloth Maker 6
Dress Maker 6
Woollen Cloth Maker 6
Carpenter 5
Wire Drawer 5
Coal Miner 4
Tailor 4
Grocer 4
Shop Keeper 4
Stone Mason 4
Woollen Weaver 4

Fearnley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Fearnley 100% 11,563
2 Fernley 88% 2,983
3 Farnley 88% 525
4 Fernaley 75% 241
5 Fearnly 88% 208
6 Fernly 75% 200
7 Ferneley 75% 158
8 Franley 75% 136

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The surname Fearnley is the most popular version of all its varients

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