Dewey Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Dewey Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Dewey family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 50
Female Servant 22
Farmer 15
Independent 6
Shoe Maker 6
Labourer 6
Male Servant 4
Sawyer 4
Lace Runner 4
Tailor 4
Pauper 3
At School 3
Surgeon 3
Draper 3
Publican 2
Clerk 2
Dressmaker 2
Grocer 2
Joiner 2
Blacksmith 2
Silversmith 2
Ag Lab 2
Needle Woman 1
Dress Maker 1
Gardener Journeyman 1

Dewey Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Dewey 100% 8,657
2 Dowey 80% 1,549
3 Dawey 80% 381
4 Adaway 50% 380
5 Dewy 80% 255
6 Deway 80% 149

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

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