Whaler Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Whaler Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Whaler family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 6
Nail Maker Joiner 4
Farmer 2
Female Servant 2
Male Servant 2
Pupil 2
Tinner 1
Officer Of Excise 1
Cooper 1
Coal Merchant 1
Dress Maker 1
Grazier 1
Costermonger 1
Dealer 1
Nurse 1
Independent 1
Water Man 1
Bring Maker Apprentice 1
Journeyman Cabinet Maker 1
Laundress 1
Iron Miner 1

Whaler Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Wheeler 71% 132,221
2 Whaler 100% 780
3 Whealer 86% 691
4 Wheler 83% 627
5 Whaller 86% 474
6 Wheelar 57% 261
7 Waylor 50% 227
8 Wheelor 57% 188
9 Whiler 83% 118
10 Whelar 67% 107
11 Wayler 67% 102

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The surname Whaler is the 2nd most popular variant of Wheeler.

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