Kays Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Kays Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Kays family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 16
Roller Coverer - Cotton 4
Labourer 2
Cook 2
Annuitant 1
Private 1
Cotton Weaver 1
Quarry Man 1
Tin Smith 1
Weaver 1
Solicitor 1
Washer Woman 1
Mariner Store Dealer 1
Baker 1
Carpenter 1
Carpenter Wife 1
Cotton Warper 1
Domestic Servant 1
Stuff Piecer Cook 1
Tea Dealer 1
Teacher Of Music 1
Twine Manufacturer 1
Wheelwright 1
Woollen Piecer 1
Woollen Wish Cat Cakes 1

Kays Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Keys 75% 9,269
2 Keyes 60% 2,183
3 Kayes 80% 1,421
4 Keyse 60% 907
5 Kays 100% 747
6 Keeys 60% 276
7 Keays 80% 192
8 Caise 40% 121

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The surname Kays is the 5th most popular variant of Keys.

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