Yardley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Yardley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Yardley family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 144
At Home 28
House Servant 27
Agricultural Labourer 27
Ribbon Weaver 23
Nailor 19
Labourer 16
Nail Maker 16
Servant 16
Dress Maker 14
Coal Miner 12
Chain Maker 10
Silk Weaver 9
Ag Labourer 7
Hand Loom Weaver Silk 7
Scholar At Home 7
General Servant 6
Laundress 6
Shoe Maker 6
Farmer 6
Weaver 6
Watch Maker 5
Gentleman 5
Nurse 5
Filler 5

Yardley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Yardley 100% 13,189
2 Yeardley 88% 2,311
3 Yardly 86% 219

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

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