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
Labourer 4
Labourer Son 4
Laundress 2
Paper Stainer 2
Chimney Sweeper 2
Shoe Maker 2
Acting Corporal Royal Mariner 1
Coal Baker 1
Day Labourer 1
Dress Maker 1
Gardener 1
House Maid 1
Painter & Glazier 1
Brick Maker 1
Banks Woman 1
Butcher 1
Carpenter 1
Coal Miner 1
Puddler 1
Stone Miner 1
General Servant 1
Cotton Card Maker 1
Mechanic 1
Tailor 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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