File Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

File Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the File family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 13
Farmer 8
Female Servant 6
Dress Maker 4
Publican 4
Weaver 3
Independent 2
Silk Throwster Journeyman 2
Ag Lab 2
Carpenter 2
Labourer 2
Carpenter Apprentice 1
Carrier 1
Charwoman 1
Grocer 1
Grocer Shop 1
Brewer 1
Clerk 1
Fireman 1
Governess 1
Knitter 1
Pauper 1
Silk Weaver 1
Shoe Maker 1
Butcher 1

File Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Foale 60% 2,685
2 File 100% 1,741
3 Fail 50% 1,516
4 Foole 60% 428
5 Faul 25% 401
6 Fool 25% 305
7 Feel 25% 273
8 Foile 80% 264
9 Fiel 50% 232
10 Fale 75% 201
11 Foule 60% 199
12 Feal 25% 164
13 Flee 50% 163
14 Foul 25% 149
15 Feale 60% 134
16 Foal 25% 133
17 Fole 75% 122

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The surname File is the 2nd most popular variant of Foale.

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