Dunham Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Dunham Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Dunham family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 73
Female Servant 37
Independent 24
Farmer 21
Male Servant 20
Ag Labourer 18
Shoe Maker 11
Tailor 9
Gardener 7
Carpenter 6
Bonnet Sewer 5
Publican 4
Bricklayer 4
Bricklayer Joiner 4
Power Loom 4
Weaver 4
Butcher 4
Labourer 3
Water Man 3
Apprentice 3
Baker 3
Dress Maker 3
Carpenter Journeyman 3
Brick Layer 3
Cooper 3

Dunham Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Denham 83% 17,899
2 Dunham 100% 11,619
3 Dinham 83% 2,615
4 Danham 83% 232
5 Donham 83% 111

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The surname Dunham is the 2nd most popular variant of Denham.

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