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Dowdeawell Family History

Dowdeawell 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: Dowdall, Howdeshell, Dowdell, Cordwell, Rodwell, Lovewell, Madewell

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Where is the Dowdeawell family from?

You can see how Dowdeawell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowdeawell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Dowdeawell families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Dowdeawell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dowdeawell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Dowdeawell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowdeawell 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 Dowdeawell. 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 Dowdeawell. For the veterans among your Dowdeawell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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