Dowson Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Dowson Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Dowson family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 72
Female Servant 70
Farmer 39
Independent 39
Labourer 30
Male Servant 22
Lead Miner 17
Coal Miner 16
Ag Labourer 15
Shoe Maker 12
Weaver 8
Blacksmith 7
Merchant 6
Butcher 6
Wool Comber 6
Ag Lab 5
Carpenter 5
Tailor 5
Pupil 5
Pauper 5
Cotton Weaver 5
Apprentice 4
Painter 4
Gardener 3
Smith 3

Dowson Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Dawson 83% 215,507
2 Dowson 100% 17,149
3 Dewson 83% 2,726
4 Dewison 71% 218
5 Dawsen 67% 146

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The surname Dowson is the 2nd most popular variant of Dawson.

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