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Dowaie Family History

Dowaie 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: Dowie, Downie, Doane, Donais, Dobie, Cowie, Bowie, Dowse, Dowdle

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Where is the Dowaie family from?

You can see how Dowaie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowaie family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Dowaie families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Dowaie's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Dowaie families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Dowaie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowaie 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dowaie. 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 military records available for the last name Dowaie. For the veterans among your Dowaie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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