Downham Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Downham Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Downham family

Profession Census Frequency
School 151
Cotton Weaver 18
Farm Labourer 17
Farmer 14
General Labourer 12
General Servant (domestic) 11
Labourer 7
Dressmaker 6
Carter 6
Home 6
Errand Boy 5
Housemaid (domestic) 5
At Home 5
Private Means 5
Baker 4
Laundress 4
None 4
Assisting In Business 4
Horse Keeper On Farm 4
Domestic Gardener 4
Shop Assistant 4
Grocer 4
General Servant Domestic 4
Butcher 3
Carpenter & Joiner 3

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