Dowding Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Dowding Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Dowding family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 49
Farmer 22
Independent 22
Female Servant 19
Labourer 10
Independant 7
Male Servant 6
Glover 5
Butcher 4
Publican 4
Yeoman 4
Shoe Maker 3
Servant 3
Dress Maker 3
Tailor 3
Woollen 3
Carpenter's Apprentice 2
Governess 2
Milliner 2
Plasterer 2
Clerk 2
Waterman 2
Laundress 2
Glove Maker 2
Tailor Journeyman 2

Dowding Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Dowding 100% 8,856
2 Dawding 86% 143

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

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