Shirley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Shirley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Shirley family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 58
Female Servant 37
Independent 36
Labourer 22
Farmer 16
Male Servant 14
Potter Journeyman 8
Baker 7
Lab 7
Porter 6
Ag Labourer 6
Potter 6
Wool Worker 6
Pauper 5
Dress Maker 5
Shoe Maker 4
Butcher 4
Tailor 4
Painter 4
Publican 3
Carpenter 3
Widow 3
Printer 3
Apprentice 3
Tambour Worker 3

Shirley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Shirley 100% 16,237
2 Sherley 86% 1,479
3 Shorley 86% 1,200
4 Sharley 86% 941
5 Shurley 86% 805
6 Shearley 75% 174
7 Shirly 86% 100

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

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