Keys Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Keys Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Keys family

Profession Census Frequency
Independent 43
Agricultural Labourer 37
Female Servant 34
Labourer 20
Shoe Maker 9
Weaver 8
Ag Labourer 8
Collier 7
Farmer 6
Gardener 5
Apprentice 5
Mariner 4
Blacksmith 4
Publican 4
Clerk 4
Coal Whipper 4
Laundress 4
Pauper 4
Plumber 3
Male Servant 3
Porter 3
Dress Maker 3
Independant 3
Carpenter 3
Surgeon 3

Keys Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Keys 100% 9,269
2 Keyes 80% 2,183
3 Kayes 60% 1,421
4 Keyse 80% 907
5 Kays 75% 747
6 Keeys 80% 276
7 Keays 80% 192

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

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