Chown Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Chown Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Chown family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 43
Female Servant 20
Ag Labourer 16
Male Servant 8
Farmer 8
Independent 7
Lace Maker 5
Mason 5
Gardener 4
Tailor 4
Milliner 3
Miller 3
Shaw Bonnet Maker 3
Ship Wright 2
Apprentice 2
Butcher 2
Carpenter 2
Carrier 2
Currier 2
Dress Maker 2
Fisherman 2
Painter 2
Paper Stainer 2
Brickmaker 2
Yeoman 1

Chown Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Chown 100% 6,912
2 Chowne 83% 873
3 Chowen 83% 548

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

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