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
Scholar 22
Agricultural Labourer 6
Dress Maker 3
Boot Maker 2
Domestic Servant 2
General Servant Domestic 2
Pupil 2
Works At Brickyard 2
Foreman Stone Quarryman 1
Joiner Unemployed 1
Musician 1
Spinner Worsted 1
Painter And Glazier 1
Painters Apprentice 1
Baker 1
Baker Daughter 1
Baker Wife 1
Barmaid 1
Butler Domestic Servant 1
Carpenter 1
Grocer Manager 1
Shepherd On Farm 1
Shoe Maker 1
Land & House Owner 1
Late Retired 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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