Dawnes Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Dawnes Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Dawnes family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 10
Farm Labourer 3
Sailor 2
Errand Boy 1
Policeman 1
Bailif 1
House Maid 1
Clergyman 1
Farm Servant 1
Engraver & Printer 1
General Servant 1
Journeyman Miller 1
Mantle Maker 1
Tailor 1
Turncock 1
Coal Miner 1
Nailer 1
Shoe Maker 1
Apprentice Boot & Shoe Maker 1
Cabinet Maker 1
Coachpainter 1
Tailor App: 1
Woodtimers App: 1

Dawnes Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Downs 67% 31,148
2 Downes 83% 26,648
3 Edwins 33% 576
4 Dawns 83% 516
5 Dawnes 100% 365
6 Dowens 50% 200

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The surname Dawnes is the 5th most popular variant of Downs.

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