Dowton Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Dowton Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Dowton family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 8
Female Servant 3
Independent 3
Male Servant 2
Brick Maker 2
Cotton Weaver 2
Clergyman 1
Groom 1
Cotton Spinner 1
Brush Maker 1
Laborer 1
Corn Dealer 1
Brazier 1

Dowton Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Dawton 83% 1,896
2 Dowton 100% 638
3 Dewton 83% 106

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The surname Dowton is the 2nd most popular variant of Dawton.

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