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Dowtheit Family History

Dowtheit 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: Douthit, Douthett, Lowther, Stutheit, Dowtin, Rothert, Dowsett

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Where is the Dowtheit family from?

You can see how Dowtheit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowtheit family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dowtheit family living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Dowtheit's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Dowtheit families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Dowtheit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowtheit 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dowtheit. 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 Dowtheit. For the veterans among your Dowtheit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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