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 11
General Servant 3
Roller Coverer 3
Cotton Weaver 2
Wood Cutter 2
Annuitant 1
Governess 1
House Keeper 1
Cotton Operative 1
Cotton Winder 1
Iron Dresser In Foundry 1
Postmasters Wife 1
Stationer & Collector & Postmaster 1
Tansage Skin Maker Employing 1 Boy 1
Coal Miner 1
Cotton Bobbin Carrier 1
General Servant Domestic 1
Joiners Apprentice 1
Professional Cook Not Domestic 1
Housemaid Domestic Servant 1
Retired 1
Solicitor 1
Labourer Of Lead Works 1
Tinsmith 1
Seed Man & Hair Dresser 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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