Gilkes Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Gilkes Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Gilkes family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 29
Farmer 6
Independent 5
Female Servant 5
Dress Maker 4
Baker 3
Inmate 3
Labourer 3
Male Servant 3
Lace Maker 2
Brush Maker 2
Carpenter 2
Blacksmith 2
Joiner 2
Chair Journeyman 1
Glazier 1
Agent 1
Relief 1
Butcher 1
Butcher Apprentice 1
Mariner 1
Sempstress 1
Constable 1
Maltster 1
Miller 1

Gilkes Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Gilks 83% 3,500
2 Gilkes 100% 3,452

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The surname Gilkes is the 2nd most popular variant of Gilks.

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