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Dowdells Family History

Dowdells 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: Dowdell, Dowdall, Dowell, Howells, Donnelly, Wells, Powell, Odell

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Where is the Dowdells family from?

You can see how Dowdells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowdells family name was found in Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Dowdells families were found in and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Dowdells families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dowdells's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Dowdells families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Dowdells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowdells 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 Dowdells. 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 7 military records available for the last name Dowdells. For the veterans among your Dowdells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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