Risley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Risley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Risley family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 13
Independent 13
Labourer 12
Male Servant 6
Female Servant 6
Farmer 5
Lace Maker 5
Shoe Maker 4
Baker 4
Inmate 4
Clerk 3
Apprentice 3
Milliner 3
Hay Maker 3
Gardener 2
Seamstress 2
Ag Lab 2
Sawyer 2
Bonnet Maker 2
Crown Glitter 2
Painter 2
Servant 2
Vagrent 1
Female-servant 1
Tailor Journeyman 1

Risley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Risley 100% 3,925
2 Riseley 86% 1,883
3 Risely 67% 541
4 Rusley 83% 285
5 Rosley 83% 268
6 Resley 83% 148
7 Roseley 71% 132
8 Reasley 71% 114

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

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