Helmes Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Helmes Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Helmes family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 12
Labourer 3
Carter 3
Agricultural Lab 2
Agricultural Lab Wivear 1
Pauper 1
Cotton Coal Spinner 1
Sawyer 1
Housemaid 1
Tailoress 1
Laborer 1
Retired Broker 1
Coach Man 1
House Agent 1
Seamstress 1
Servant House 1
Draper 1
Mariner 1
House Maid 1
Confectioner Labourer 1
House Servant 1
Joiner 1
Joiners Apprentice 1
Printer Compositor 1
Shepherd 1

Helmes Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Holmes 83% 249,153
2 Holms 67% 4,356
3 Hulmes 83% 2,447
4 Helms 83% 1,043
5 Halmes 83% 1,042
6 Helmes 100% 473
7 Holmas 67% 466
8 Hulms 67% 163
9 Holems 50% 134
10 Houlmes 71% 127

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The surname Helmes is the 6th most popular variant of Holmes.

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