Lewer Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Lewer Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Lewer family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 24
Female Servant 7
Independent 6
Cotton Weaver 4
Male Servant 3
Cleaver 2
Dress Maker 2
Quill Dresser 2
Ag Labourer 2
Shoe Maker 1
Coach Builder 1
Blacksmith Journeyman 1
Bricklayer 1
Farmer 1
Cotton Mill 1
Dyer 1
Twine Spinner 1
Frame Work Knitter 1
Tailor 1
Lace Maker 1
Staioner 1
Lodger 1
Paper Hanger 1
Miller 1
Jeweller 1

Lewer Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Lower 80% 9,175
2 Lewer 100% 3,008
3 Lowrie 33% 2,983
4 Lawrie 33% 2,891
5 Lawer 80% 744
6 Olwer 60% 690
7 Oliwer 67% 101

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The surname Lewer is the 2nd most popular variant of Lower.

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