Wardell Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Wardell Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Wardell family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 34
Independent 29
Female Servant 24
Farmer 19
Male Servant 16
Labourer 11
Joiner 8
Nail Maker 7
Carpenter 6
Coal Miner 6
Ag Labourer 6
Apprentice 5
Servant 5
Blacksmith 4
Mariner 4
Shoe Maker 4
Waterman 4
Miner 4
Independant 3
Clerk 3
Publican 3
Carrier 2
Grocer 2
Laundress 2
Assistant 2

Wardell Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Wardle 71% 41,412
2 Wardell 100% 9,014
3 Wardill 86% 1,232
4 Wardall 86% 607
5 Wardel 86% 534
6 Wordall 71% 166

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The surname Wardell is the 2nd most popular variant of Wardle.

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