Oakes Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Oakes Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Oakes family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 72
Agricultural Labourer 70
Independent 52
Labourer 40
Male Servant 32
Cotton Weaver 27
Farmer 25
Shoe Maker 25
Silk Weaver 19
Potter 18
Grocer 12
Brick Maker 11
Gardener 10
Blacksmith 9
Weaver 9
Ag Labourer 9
Collier 9
Butcher 8
Clerk 8
Tailor 8
Pupil 8
Silk Piecer 7
Stone Mason 7
Carpet Weaver 7
Nailer 7

Oakes Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Oakes 100% 30,650
2 Oaks 80% 3,486
3 Kees 40% 638
4 Okes 80% 210
5 Kes 60% 155

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

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