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Origins of the Drown surname

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About the Drowns

We have a total number of 1688 records for people with the last name Drown.

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Where do most Drowns live?

In 1921, most Drowns lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Drowns

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,120 records for the Drown surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Drowns most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Drown first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Drowns

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Drowns in 1921
House Servant

10

Dressmaker

8

Domestic Servant

6

General Servant

5

Living On Own Means

4

Common Male occupations for Drowns in 1921
Blacksmith

10

Agricultural Labourer

9

Farmer

8

Farm Hands

7

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

7

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