Shields Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Shields Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Shields family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 55
Labourer 26
Agricultural Labourer 25
Coal Miner 23
Independent 19
Farmer 14
Male Servant 13
Tailor 12
Joiner 11
Weaver 9
Hawker 5
Army 5
Pauper 4
Grocer 4
Joiner Journeyman 4
Lead Miner 4
Publican 4
Milliner 4
Gardener 4
Lab 4
Porter 4
Straw Hat Maker 4
Blacksmith 3
Dress Maker 3
Soldier 3

Shields Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Shields 100% 20,154
2 Sheilds 71% 933
3 Shilds 86% 201
4 Sheelds 86% 102

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

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