Fells Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Fells Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Fells family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 15
Labourer 7
Independent 4
Female Servant 4
Servant 4
Straw Plaiter 3
Lace Maker 2
Confectioner 2
Apprentice 2
Lace Maker Journeyman 1
School Governess 1
Organ Builder 1
Book Keeper 1
Shoe Maker Apprentice 1
Assistant 1
Biscuit Baker 1
Bookbinder 1
Carver 1
Cellarman 1
Cooper 1
Laundress 1
Mangler 1
Minister 1
Bobbin Weaver 1
Agriculture Labourer 1

Fells Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Fells 100% 2,524
2 Fallas 67% 1,420
3 Falls 80% 583
4 Fillis 67% 511
5 Follis 67% 498
6 Fallis 67% 360
7 Faulls 67% 346
8 Fills 80% 212
9 Fellis 83% 169
10 Filles 67% 106

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

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