Colam Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Colam Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Colam family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 26
Bricklayer 7
General Servant 2
Mantle Maker 2
Joiner 2
Dress Maker 2
Milliner 1
Stoker 1
Farmer 85 Acres 1
Farmers Son 1
Dress Maker Apprentice 1
Shipwright Apprentice 1
Housemaid 1
Agricultural Labourer 1
Auctioneer 1
Draper Assistant 1
Employed In Cigar Factory 1
Flour Miller 1
Great Northern Shunter Pointsman 1
Plumber 1
Shepherd 1
Clerk Of Works 1
Domestic Servant 1
Pupil Teacher 1
Temperance Secretary & Agent 1

Colam Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Clemo 40% 1,162
2 Calam 80% 1,109
3 Climo 40% 895
4 Colam 100% 810
5 Coulam 83% 456
6 Collam 83% 368
7 Culm 60% 241
8 Clam 80% 160
9 Clem 60% 136

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The surname Colam is the 4th most popular variant of Clemo.

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