Mates Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Mates Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Mates family

Profession Census Frequency
General Servant Domestic 6
Cotton Weaver 6
Dress Maker 5
Coal Miner Hewer 3
Caretaker 2
Cargo Labourer & Dock Labourer 2
Living On Own Means 2
Dock Labourer 2
Shop Assistant 2
Stationary Boiler Fireman 2
Plumber 2
Teacher Of Swimming 2
Domestic Servant 2
Coal Miner 2
Colliery Engine Driver (above) 2
Chimney Sweep 1
Inn Keeper 1
Stableman Groom 1
Viceman 1
Wholsters Apprentice 1
Engineer Mechanical 1
Ferry ? Engineer 1
Housekeeper 1
Lets Apartments Lodging House 1
Letter Carrier 1

Mates Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Mates 100% 2,227
2 Meats 60% 818
3 Meets 40% 344
4 Moates 83% 207
5 Meates 83% 186

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

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