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Dowsett Family History

Dowsett Surname Meaning

English (Essex): nickname from Middle English doucet dowcet dulcette (Anglo-Norman French doucet) a diminutive of doux ‘sweet pleasing agreeable’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dowsett family from?

You can see how Dowsett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowsett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dowsett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 608 Dowsett families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dowsett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dowsett families in 1891.
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What did your Dowsett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dowsett. 13% of Dowsett men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Dowsett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dowsett were Wood Machinist and Private Means.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Retired
    7%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%
  • Wood Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Private Means
    2%

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Census Records

There are 44,000 census records available for the last name Dowsett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowsett 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Dowsett. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Dowsett. For the veterans among your Dowsett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowsett lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Dowsett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dowsett in 1951 was 40, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowsett ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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