Dowey Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Discover how your Dowey ancestors earned their living and spread across the country. Find out more about your family history by using the Free Search box.

Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Dowey Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Dowey family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 46
Coal Miner 10
Ironstone Miner 6
Agricultural Labourer 5
Dress Maker 4
Tin Mine Labourer 3
School Teacher 2
Spinner In Cotton Mill 2
Domestic Servant 2
Boat Builder 2
Domestic Servant Employed 2
Fellmonger 2
Boiler Maker 1
Boiler Maker At Works 1
E & M Fitters Labourer 1
Labourer In Iron Works 1
School Mistress Elementary 1
Seaman 1
Telegraphist Clerk Civil Service 1
Draper Apprentice 1
Engine Fitter At Works 1
Governess Professor 1
Railway Station Master 1
Station Masters Wife 1
Late Governess 1

Dowey Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Dewey 80% 8,657
2 Dowey 100% 1,549
3 Dowie 60% 1,007
4 Dawey 80% 381
5 Adaway 50% 380
6 Dewy 60% 255
7 Deway 60% 149

Did you know?

The surname Dowey is the 2nd most popular variant of Dewey.

Search for the Dowey family