Shiels Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Shiels Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Shiels family

Profession Census Frequency
Brick Maker 3
Agricultural Labourer 2
Labourer 2
Lab 2
Shoe Maker 1
Lead Miner 1
Seaman 1
Private Rifles 1
Tailor 1
Charwoman 1
Gardener 1
Laundress 1
Shopman 1
Wine Merchant 1
Shop Man 1
Ag Labourer 1
Fish Dealer 1
Shoe Maker Journeyman 1
Watch Man 1
Female Servant 1
Spinner 1

Shiels Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Shiels 100% 1,154
2 Shales 50% 860
3 Shailes 57% 666
4 Sheils 67% 510
5 Shiles 67% 272
6 Sheals 67% 225
7 Shiells 86% 176
8 Sheels 83% 173
9 Shails 67% 145
10 Sheales 57% 119
11 Sholes 50% 111

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

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