Dewer Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Dewer Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Dewer family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 21
General Labourer 3
Annuitant 2
Brush Drawer 2
Book Maker 1
Carpenter 1
Chemist 1
Chemical Furnaceman 1
Cotton Weaver Out Of Employ 1
Travelling Draper Carter 1
Washwoman 1
Commission Agent 1
Insurance Agent For Friendly Society 1
Mason's Labourer 1
Sailor 1
Paper Mill Manager 1
Upholsterer 1
Domestic Servant 1
Draper Assistant 1
Engine Fitter In Factory Mill 1
Retired Sailor 1
Baker And Flour Dealer 1
Cook Iron 1
Infant 1
Wife 1

Dewer Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Dower 80% 4,175
2 Dewar 80% 4,153
3 Dewer 100% 1,101
4 Dawer 80% 593
5 Dewire 67% 364
6 Dowar 60% 149
7 Dwire 40% 113

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The surname Dewer is the 3rd most popular variant of Dower.

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