Dams Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Dams Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Dams family

Profession Census Frequency
School 9
Clerk 6
Police Constable 2
Farmer 2
Clergyman (established Church) 2
Cowman On Farm 2
Machinist Hosury 2
Deapers Assistant 1
Drawer 1
Drey Store Manager 1
Driver 1
Fitter 1
General Labourer 1
Pensioner Daughter Servant 1
Shop Assistent 1
Assistant In Post Office 1
Cottages & Post Master 1
Retired Housekeeper 1
Bonded Warehouseman 1
Brush Hand 1
Cashier 1
Fancy Hosiery 1
Plaster Hosiery 1
Shoe Hand Fitter 1
Shoe Hand Rivetter 1

Dams Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Adams 80% 299,942
2 Dames 80% 2,321
3 Damms 80% 1,355
4 Adamas 67% 1,145
5 Adames 67% 1,086
6 Dimes 60% 965
7 Odams 80% 830
8 Dams 100% 696
9 Admas 40% 372
10 Dumas 60% 219
11 Adoms 60% 161
12 Adems 60% 139

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The surname Dams is the 8th most popular variant of Adams.

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