Nelms Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Nelms Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Nelms family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 20
Labourer 12
Female Servant 11
Quarry Man 7
Independent 4
Male Servant 4
Collier 3
Nailor 2
Ag Labourer 2
Baker Journeyman 1
Silk Peicer 1
Silk Winder 1
Tiner 1
Cord Wainer 1
Farmer 1
Hyler 1
Lodger 1
Pin Maker 1
Stone Quarryman 1
Tailor 1
Tiler & Plasterer 1
Gardener 1
Weaver 1
Miner 1
Pawn Broker 1

Nelms Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Nelmes 83% 4,094
2 Nelms 100% 1,752

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The surname Nelms is the 2nd most popular variant of Nelmes.

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