Dowland Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Dowland Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Dowland family

Profession Census Frequency
Labourer 13
Agricultural Labourer 12
Female Servant 4
Independent 3
Fisherman 2
Saddler 2
Shoe Maker 2
Male Servant 2
Blacksmith 1
Button Maker 1
Fishmonger 1
Hatter 1
Independant 1
Ingterman 1
Plasterers Labourer 1
Quarrier 1
Toy Dealer 1
Servant 1
Brick Layer 1
Stone Mason Journeyman 1
Cotton Spinner 1
Cork Cutter 1
Groom 1
Draper 1
Draper's Apprentice 1

Dowland Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Dowland 100% 1,459
2 Dewland 86% 435

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

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