Dewson Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Dewson Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Dewson family

Profession Census Frequency
Independent 14
Farmer 11
Agricultural Labourer 7
Labourer 6
Female Servant 6
Shoe Maker 3
Ag Labourer 3
Mariner 3
Silk Spinster 2
Gardener 2
Independant 2
Painter 2
Apprentice 2
Butcher 2
Soldier 2
Male Servant 2
Merchant 2
Blacksmith 2
Blanket Weaver Journeyman 2
House Keeper 1
Brush Maker 1
Mail Servant 1
Smith 1
Stamper & Peicer 1
Stationer 1

Dewson Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Dawson 83% 215,507
2 Dowson 83% 17,149
3 Dewson 100% 2,726
4 Dewison 86% 218
5 Dawsen 67% 146

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The surname Dewson is the 3rd most popular variant of Dawson.

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