Dawley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Dawley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Dawley family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 5
Domestic Servant 3
Labourer 2
Cotton Weaver 2
Private 28th Regt 1
Joiner 1
Railway Stoker 1
Governess 1
Banker's Clerk 1
Clerk 1
Draper 1
Draughtsman 1
Driver Royal Artillery 1
Messenger 1
No Occupation 1
Railway Clerk 1
Retired Foreman 1
Plasterer 1
Builder Assistant 1
Fish Hook Maker 1
Needle Maker 1
Blacksmith 1
Leather Dresser 1
Pensioner Mariner 1
Wheelwright 1

Dawley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Dowley 83% 2,800
2 Dawley 100% 474
3 Dewley 83% 160

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The surname Dawley is the 2nd most popular variant of Dowley.

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