Emms Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Emms Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Emms family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 26
Female Servant 16
Ag Labourer 9
Independent 8
Male Servant 8
Farmer 7
Carpenter 6
Gardener 4
Painter 3
Dress Maker 3
Labourer 3
Servant 3
Publican 3
Weaver 3
Gardner 2
Shoe Maker 2
Baker 2
Brick Layer 2
Bricklayer 2
House Keeper 2
Inn Keeper 2
Miller 2
Straw Bonnet Maker 2
Inmate Shipwright 1
J Weaver 1

Emms Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Emms 100% 7,853
2 Emes 75% 1,288
3 Imms 75% 1,033
4 Mims 50% 288
5 Emess 60% 281
6 Emmis 80% 176
7 Emmes 80% 164
8 Mums 50% 155
9 Moms 50% 143
10 Ems 75% 121
11 Emmas 80% 106

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

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