Dewis Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Dewis Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Dewis family

Profession Census Frequency
Ribbon Weaver 12
Coal Miner 10
Female Servant 5
Agricultural Labourer 5
Ribbon Weaver Journeyman 5
Triming Weaver 4
Farmer 2
Independent 2
Ag Labourer 2
Tailor 2
Boats Man 1
Collier's Labourer 1
Seaman 1
Male Servant 1
Plasterer 1
Pauper 1
Private Soldier 1
Soldier 1
General Labourer 1
Miner 1
Publican 1

Dewis Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Dawes 60% 27,311
2 Daws 60% 10,085
3 Dowse 40% 7,349
4 Dews 80% 4,355
5 Dewis 100% 2,554
6 Dowes 60% 860
7 Dewes 80% 850
8 Dows 60% 627
9 Dawis 80% 579
10 Dewse 60% 409
11 Dawse 40% 276
12 Dowis 80% 244
13 Dowas 60% 160
14 Dowies 67% 133
15 Dawies 67% 123

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The surname Dewis is the 5th most popular variant of Dawes.

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