Shead Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Shead Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Shead family

Profession Census Frequency
Independent 17
Agricultural Labourer 13
Female Servant 13
Carpenter 5
Labourer 5
Egg Merchant 5
Journeyman Potter 4
Potter 4
Blacksmith 3
Shoe Maker 3
Ag Labourer 3
Mariner 3
Cotton Weaver 3
Worsted Weaver 3
Farmer 2
Pauper 2
Gardener 2
Miller 2
Wheelwright 2
Pupil 2
Apprentice Potter 2
Dress Maker 2
Flax Spinnertailor 2
Woollen Maker 2
Brace Maker 1

Shead Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Shead 100% 5,011
2 Shade 60% 1,588
3 Shed 80% 1,528
4 Sheed 80% 1,104
5 Shoud 60% 356
6 Shide 40% 209
7 Shad 80% 134

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

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