Onley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Onley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Onley family

Profession Census Frequency
Independent 4
Green Grocer 4
Labourer 4
Shoe Maker 3
Male Servant 2
Agricultural Labourer 2
Sawyer 1
Straw Bonnet Maker Journeyman 1
Handle Maker 1
App Shipwright 1
Shipwright 1
Draper & Grocer 1
Apprentice 1
Cotton Winder 1
Piecer 1
Reeler 1
Spinner 1
Warehouse Man 1
Lace Maker 1
Lodging House Keeper 1
Female Servant 1
Journeyman 1
Journeyman Lock Maker 1
Hawker 1
Dress Maker 1

Onley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Ainley 67% 8,421
2 Onley 100% 1,784
3 Anley 80% 1,672
4 Neely 40% 289
5 Anelay 50% 285
6 Nealy 20% 275
7 Nealey 50% 229
8 Niley 60% 142
9 Only 80% 124

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The surname Onley is the 2nd most popular variant of Ainley.

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