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Dounsby Family History

Dounsby Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Soulsby, Hornsby, Mounsey, Dansby, Dolney, Hornby, Downey, Dorney

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Where is the Dounsby family from?

You can see how Dounsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dounsby family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Dounsby families living in Durham. This was about 71% of all the recorded Dounsby's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Dounsby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Dounsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dounsby census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Dounsby. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Dounsby. For the veterans among your Dounsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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