Bames Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Bames Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Bames family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 13
Independent 9
Agricultural Labourer 7
Farmer 5
Ag Labourer 5
Labourer 4
Male Servant 4
Widow 3
Dress Maker 2
Teacher 2
Shoemaker 2
Gardener 2
Mustard Maker Journeyman 2
Tailor 2
Millwright 2
Draper 1
Grocer 1
Baker 1
Blacksmith 1
F Apprentice 1
Sadler 1
Shoe Binder 1
Waiscoat Maker 1
Draper Shoe Maker 1
Game Keeper 1

Bames Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Bames 100% 2,565
2 Beams 60% 2,266
3 Beames 83% 1,950
4 Bums 60% 302
5 Bams 80% 161
6 Bims 60% 137
7 Bomes 80% 114

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

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