Downer Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Downer Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Downer family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 59
Female Servant 22
Independent 20
Labourer 13
Carpenter 8
Tailor 7
Male Servant 6
Shoe Maker 5
Farmer 5
Laundress 4
Bricklayer 3
Gardener 3
Pauper 3
Servant 3
Publican 3
Journeyman 2
Thatcher 2
Apprentice 2
Boutcher 2
Daughter 2
Engine Keeper 2
Lab 2
Mariner 2
Carpenter Journeyman 2
Sawyer Journeyman 2

Downer Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Downer 100% 9,297
2 Dawner 83% 124

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

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