Hands Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Hands Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Hands family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 66
Female Servant 57
Independent 33
Labourer 21
Farmer 20
Male Servant 20
Shoe Maker 16
Ribbon Weaver 12
Blacksmith 11
Silk Winder 10
Weaver 10
Brass Founder 10
Apprentice 9
Butcher 8
Carpenter 7
Tailor 7
Baker 6
Pauper 6
Servant 5
Pupil 5
Publican 5
Needle Maker 5
Silk Factory 4
Dress Maker 4
Painter 4

Hands Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Hands 100% 21,501
2 Hinds 80% 12,812
3 Hindes 67% 2,077
4 Hunds 80% 187
5 Hends 80% 123

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

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