Wilston Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Wilston Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Wilston family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 18
Agricultural Labourer 2
Coal Miner 2
Hooper 2
Dress Maker 2
Coal Merchant 2
General Labourer 1
Builder 1
General Domestic Servant 1
Boot Maker 1
Coal Clerk 1
Hair Dresser 1
Waterman 1
Clothiers Assistant 1
Trumpeter Royal Artilery 1
Gas Fitter 1
Gun Maker 1
Jewelers Stamper Gold 1
Press Worker Portrait Branes 1
Agent 1
Draper 1
Dray Maker 1
Leaving On Own Means 1
Watch Maker 1
Worsted Weaver 1

Wilston Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Woolston 75% 4,788
2 Woolaston 67% 526
3 Walston 86% 495
4 Woolstone 67% 448
5 Wilston 100% 397
6 Wolston 86% 267
7 Welston 86% 204

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The surname Wilston is the 5th most popular variant of Woolston.

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