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
Scholar 334
Agricultural Labourer 44
Coal Miner 32
Labourer 29
Farmer 21
Farm Servant 19
Domestic Servant 17
General Servant 16
Lead Miner 14
Dress Maker 14
Annuitant 11
Blacksmith 10
House Keeper 9
Joiner 8
General Servant Domestic 7
Wife 7
Shoe Maker 7
Butcher 6
Dressmaker 6
Quarryman 6
Son 6
Ag Labourer 6
Engine Fitter 5
Grocer 5
Cotton Weaver 5

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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