Dowman Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Dowman Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Dowman family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 16
Female Servant 12
Tailor 6
Labourer 5
Male Servant 5
Blacksmith 4
Cotton Hose Maker 4
Farmer 4
Independent 4
Agri Labourer 2
Ag Labourer 2
Solictor 2
Iron Worker 1
Fireman 1
Cotton Spinner 1
Farrier 1
Frame Work Knitter 1
Stockinger 1
Mariner 1
Hostler 1
H M Customs 1
P Soldier 1
Carpenter 1
Engineer 1
Lodging House Keeper 1

Dowman Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Dowman 100% 3,049
2 Dewman 83% 191
3 Dawman 83% 157

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The surname Dowman is the most popular version of all its varients

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