Plowman Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Plowman Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Plowman family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 42
Independent 25
Female Servant 21
Labourer 15
Male Servant 13
Shoe Maker 10
Farmer 10
Mason 8
Saddler 6
Laundress 6
Publican 5
Baker 5
Dress Maker 4
Blacksmith 4
Ag Labourer 4
Pupil 4
Servant 3
Carpenter Journeyman 3
Carpenter 3
Independant 3
Painter 3
Nurse 2
Butcher 2
Boot Maker 2
Bricklayer 2

Plowman Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Plowman 100% 10,229
2 Ploughman 67% 581

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

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