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Dowbeggin Family History

Dowbeggin 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: Dobbertin, Dobrin, Wiggin, Bergin, Dowden, Begin, Downen, Dwiggins

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Where is the Dowbeggin family from?

You can see how Dowbeggin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowbeggin family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Dowbeggin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Dowbeggin families living in Lancashire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Dowbeggin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dowbeggin families in 1891.
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What did your Dowbeggin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dowbeggin. 100% of Dowbeggin men worked as a Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Dowbeggin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowbeggin 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dowbeggin. 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 Dowbeggin. For the veterans among your Dowbeggin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dowbeggin

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