Shenton Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Shenton Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Shenton family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 39
Female Servant 30
Labourer 17
Independent 15
Shoe Maker 14
Tape Weaver 14
Blacksmith 9
Male Servant 9
Weaver 8
Farmer 7
Cotton Factory 6
Coal Miner Miner Miner 6
Potter Journeyman 6
Dress Maker 5
Cotton Weaver 5
Crate Maker 5
Day Labourer 5
Brick Maker 4
Baker 4
Pauper 4
Plasterer 4
Potter 4
Slater 3
Agricultural Laborer 3
Butcher 3

Shenton Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Shenton 100% 14,250
2 Shinton 86% 2,136
3 Shanton 86% 452

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

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