Dewhurst Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Dewhurst Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Dewhurst family

Profession Census Frequency
Cotton Weaver 140
Weaver 50
Farmer 47
Labourer 40
Independent 38
Agricultural Labourer 36
Female Servant 30
Male Servant 20
Cotton Spinner 17
Cotton Winder 14
Dress Maker 13
Butcher 10
Blacksmith 9
Cotton Piecer 9
Independant 9
Power Loom Weaver 9
Stone Mason 8
Carter 8
Shoe Maker 8
Clogger 7
Publican 7
Piecer 6
Sawyer 6
Tailor 6
Weaver Of Cotton 6

Dewhurst Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Dewhurst 100% 27,089
2 Dewhirst 88% 7,258
3 Dawhurst 88% 204
4 Dewherst 88% 198

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

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