Dowden Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Dowden Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Dowden family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 18
Agricultural Labourer 17
Independent 11
Labourer 10
Mason 9
Male Servant 7
Laundress 6
Carpenter 4
Gardener 4
Farmer 4
Glove Maker 4
Painter 3
Porter 2
Shoe Maker 2
Tailor 2
Private In The Army 2
Brick Layer 2
Cabinet Maker 2
Chemist 2
Harness Maker 2
Journeyman Carman 2
Washer Woman 2
School Master 2
Baker 1
Boot Maker 1

Dowden Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Dowden 100% 5,307
2 Dawden 83% 150
3 Dowdon 83% 130

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

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