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
Scholar 889
Coal Miner 79
Agricultural Labourer 60
Labourer 49
General Labourer 38
Domestic Servant 33
Dress Maker 27
Potter 24
General Servant 23
Cotton Weaver 22
Joiner 16
Charwoman 15
Shoe Maker 15
Farm Labourer 15
Laundress 14
Servant 14
House Keeper 13
Grocer 13
Silk Winder 13
Bricklayer 11
General Servant Domestic 11
Carter 10
Fustian Cutter 10
Silk Weaver 10
Annuitant 10

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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